Deciduous
Forest
Deciduous
forests consist of trees that do not bear cones. They contain seeds that dropped
on the nearby forest floor. These trees tend to lose their leaves once each year
when the weather turns cold. Since they lose their leaves, sunlight can reach
the ground and plants can grow underneath them. Grasses and flowering plants grow
in these forests. Deciduous forests are home to many animals. The weather tends
to be moderate. The summers are warm and the winters are cool. Some deciduous
forests experience winter snowfall. Rainfall tends to be heavy.
Web Resources
• The Biomes Project
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