Deciduous Forests ACTUAL EXCELLENT STUDENT EXAMPLE G.P. February 3, 2015.
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Transcript of Deciduous Forests ACTUAL EXCELLENT STUDENT EXAMPLE G.P. February 3, 2015.
Deciduous Forests
Click icon to add pictureACTUAL EXCELLENT STUDENT EXAMPLE
G.P.
February 3, 2015
Main Characteristics
Climate: Mild, moist, Atlantic climate
Altitude: 2,700 feetLatitude: 50 NorthLongitude: 10 WestSoil: Rich and fertile
Animals
Black BearThey are four to seven feet from nose to tail.They have small eyes, rounded ears, a long snout,
large claws and body, a short tail, and shaggy hair.They weigh anywhere from 90-500 pounds.Black bears are omnivores.Males are larger than females.
White-tailed Deer
They are reddish-brown to gray brown with a white belly.
Bucks (male deer) have antlers. They can be up to three feet across.
Does (female deer) and fawns (baby deer) do not have antlers.
Buck can be four feet tall and weigh up to 300 pounds. Does are smaller.They are herbivores.
Bald Eagle
They are dark brown on the body and wings. The head and tail are bright white. Their feet and bill are yellow. The bill is large
and hooked at the tip.Bald eagles are carnivores.
Fat Dormouse
They have thick fur that is soft and short with a silver-grey color on top and white on the bottom.
Small round eyes with dark circles.They are 5-8 inches long and their bushy tails
are about 4-6 inches long.They weigh 2 1/2 -5 ounces.They have large round ears and short legs.
Coyote
They can weigh from 20-50 pounds.They have light gray or tan fur on top and
white fur on the bottom.Large, triangle shaped ears.They have black nose, yellow eyes, and long
bushy tail. Coyotes are omnivores.
Eastern Chipmunk
They are about 5-6 inches long and weigh about 3 ounces.
They are brownish-red in color and five black lines with white stripes go down their backs.
They eat nuts, berries, seeds, grains, mushrooms, bugs, and salamanders.
Red Squirrel
They are about 12 inches long.They have red or grayish fur with a white
belly.Their tails are dark red and bushy.Their eyes are black with thick white circles
around them.They are herbivores.
Least WeaselThey are the smallest carnivore in the world.They have long skinny bodies with very sharp
nails.Their fur is brown and white.They are 4-6 inches long.They weigh anywhere from .8 to 8.75 pounds.They look much like ferrets.
PlantsPecan Tree Oak Tree
Tawny Milkcap Mushroom
Pecan Tree
Grow up to 180 feetBark: pale gray, scaly and roughLeaves: About 3 inches wide and 5 inches
long. They are slightly pointed at the tip.Nut: Long and pointed with a thin shell.
Oak Tree
Grow to be 80-100 feet tall. Bark: Whitish-grayLeaves: Each leaf has 7-9 rounded points.Seed: Also known as acorns, small oval-
shaped nuts with a capLife Span: 500-600 years if undisturbed
Tawny Milkcap Mushroom
EdibleCap is 2-5 inches wide, smooth and dry with a
velvety feel to itUpper-part is orange-brownEdges turn up and become bowl-shapedStalk is orange and can be up to 4 inches tall
Adaptations
Black Bear: Claws allow it to climb trees White-tailed Deer: It’s coloring is like camouflage and helps
protect it Bald Eagle: Curved beak tears fish apart when eating Fat Dormouse: Whickers help them find their way around at
night Coyote: Sharp sense of smell to help locate prey Eastern Chipmunk: Cheek pouch to carry their food Red Squirrel: Strong teeth to open pinecones and seeds Least Weasel: Claws and teeth help them catch prey Pecan Tree: Shallow root system Oak Tree: Has taproot that brings water to the tree during
drought Tawny Milkcap Mushroom: Do not need light to grow
Food Web
Black Bear Coyote Bald Eagle(consumer) (consumer) (consumer)
Least Weasel (consumer)
White-tailed Deer Chipmunk Red Squirrel Fat Dormouse (consumer) (consumer) (consumer) (consumer)
Tawny Milkcap Mushroom Pecan Tree Oak Tree(decomposer) (Producer) (Producer)
Energy Pyramid
Decomposer
Decomposer- Tawny Milkcap Mushroom
Producer- Pecan Tree and Oak Tree
Primary Consumer: Squirrel, chipmunk, dormouse, and deer
Secondary Consumer: Least Weasel
Tertiary/Scavenger:
Bear, Coyote, Eagle
Human Impact
Deforestation-People cut down trees for land to build on and for farm land and for the lumber.
Forest Fires-People being careless with campfires and other human activities
Interdependence
Plants and animals depend on each other to survive.
They are interdependent because they all provide things such as nutrients, energy, shelter and food for each other.
References
www.blueplanetbiomes.orgwww.dendro.cnre.vt.eduwww.learnnc.org/lp/pages/4214www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep8c.htmwww.nwf.org/wildlife/wildlife-library