Define forest and types of forest
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Forests can be classified according to a wide number of characteristics, with distinct forest types occuring within each broad category. However, by latitude, the three main types of forests are tropical, temperate, and boreal.
Answer: Forest Types
Three types of forest= tropical, deforestation and temperate forest
Forests can be classified according to a wide number of characteristics, with distinct forest types occuring within each broad category. However, by latitude, the three main types of forests are tropical, temperate, and boreal.
Explanation:
tropical forest
Most tropical forests receive large amounts of rain annually (up to 100 inches), which is spread evenly throughout the year. However, there are some tropical forests that receive seasonal rainfall and experience both a wet and dry season. While tropical forests have many layers, most of the nutrients are held in the vegetation within the canopy; therefore, the soils are typically low in both mineral and nutrient content. Shallow roots allow for ‘catching’ any nutrients released by decaying leaves and ground litter.
Deforestation is one of the greatest concerns in tropical areas, especially within rainforests which cover only a small area (approximately 7 percent) of the Earth’s surface. Aside from their vast biodiversity, tropical forests provide homes to a large number of indigenous people. And, in looking beyond the typical forest offerings, tropical forests supply both local and global markets with a variety of ingredients for medicines; nearly half of all medicines used today are linked to discoveries within these forests.
Temperate forests—common throughout North America, Eurasia, and Japan—are primarily deciduous, characterized by tall, broad-leafed, hardwood trees that shed brilliantly colored leaves each fall. These forests experience varied temperatures and 4 seasons, with winter often bringing below freezing temperatures and summer bringing higher heat and humidity. Rainfall also varies, averaging 30 to 60 inches annually, allowing for soils that are well developed and rich in organic matter. They also provide habitat for a wide variety of smaller mammal species, including squirrels, raccoons, deer, coyotes and black bear and many bird species, including warblers, woodpeckers, owls, and hawks.