Temperate Forests: Climate, Locations, Wildlife

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are temperate forest biomes found in the world?

Temperate forests cover most of the U.S. and Europe and occupy a large portion of Asia. They occur at latitudes between 25 and 50 degrees in both hemispheres.

What do temperate forest land biomes look like?

Temperate forests look like continuous canopies of deciduous, broad-leaved trees and their land biomes change with the seasons—they lose their leaves in the fall but appear lush and green in the summer.

How does climate change impact temperate forests?

The changing climate has already impacted temperate forests in a variety of ways. Everything from insect outbreaks to wildfires has become more frequent and extreme. “These disturbances can reduce forest productivity and change the distribution of tree species,” the Environmental Protection Agency says.

How many land biomes are there in the world?

Some say there are as few as four and as many as 11 land biomes on the planet. The most widely agreed-upon answer is seven: temperate forests, deserts, tundra, tropical rainforests, boreal forests, grasslands, and savannas.

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