Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 19

Explain how the three major types of forests differ in their climate and vegetation. Why is biodiversity so high in tropical rain forests Why do most soils in tropical rain forests hold few plant nutrients Why do temperate deciduous forests typically have a thick layer of decaying litter How do most species of coniferous evergreen trees survive the cold winters in boreal forests What are coastal coniferous or temperate rain forests What important ecological roles do mountains play