Temperate Forest

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What is a temperate forest?

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A temperate forest is a biome characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons, with a variety of trees that lose their leaves in the fall.

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Where are temperate forests found?

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In parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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What is a biome?

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A large area with similar climates, plants, and animals.

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What is the understory of a forest?

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Plants that live under the taller trees.

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What happens to some trees in winter in temperate forests?

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Some trees lose their leaves.

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment in plants that helps them make food from sunlight.

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What causes leaves to change color in the fall?

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Shorter days and less sunlight.

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What are deciduous trees?

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Trees that lose their leaves in the fall.

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What are coniferous trees?

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Trees that have needles and cones, and usually stay green all year.

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What is the canopy of a forest?

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The upper layer formed by the tops of tall trees.