The definition of a deciduous forest is a biome characterized by the presence of trees that lose I chose to narrow down this subject a little and do my report mainly onthe Temperate Broadleaf Deciduous Forest. It is mainly dominate in eastern North America. Itis very well known for its leaves which turn brilliant colors like brilliant reds, oranges and goldsin autumn. The shortening of days in fall stimulates the plants to withdraw chlorophyll fromtheir leaves, allowing a brief but spectacular showing of other beautiful colors before the leavesare shed completely and plants enter an extended period of dormancy. The temperature of the deciduous forest is associated with warmer continental and humidsubtropical climates. There is about a six month growing season in this forest. The averageprecipitation distributed evenly throughout a year is about 20 to 60 inches . The non-growingseason is do to temperature induced drought during cold winters. The summers are warm. Thedeciduous forest has four definite seasons.The long summers of this biome support many life forms, but the cold winters stillprovide formidable challenges. The cold weather and scarcity of food test the endurance of theanimals. Plants must find ways to ensure their survival through dormant periods, and to produceenough seeds to continue their species.The deciduous forest supports a diverse ecology. A warm growing season with abundantmoisture encourages plants to grow, and the ground is covered with small plants, flowers, andgrasses. In summer the tall trees cast shades on the forest floor, and shade-tolerant plants grow. There are only open areas in which grasses grow without sunshine in this forest on occasion. Ferns and wild flowers are abundant, and there are also many deciduous shrubs, such as someberry bushes.The deciduous forest biome is the home to many kinds of flowering trees. Deciduoustrees need a growing season of about 120 frost free days. When ...
