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Forest Ecosystem

The document discusses different types of forest and grassland ecosystems. Forest ecosystems include tropical rain forests near the equator with broadleaf trees and animals like lions and tigers; tropical deciduous forests farther from the equator with deciduous trees and animals like deer; tropical scrub forests in dry climates with small trees and shrubs; temperate rain forests with adequate rainfall and coniferous trees; and temperate deciduous forests with moderate temperatures and broadleaf trees. Grassland ecosystems include tropical grasslands near rain forests with moderate rainfall; temperate grasslands in continental interiors with grazing and summer fires; and polar grasslands in arctic regions with severe cold and small plants in summer.

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Forest Ecosystem

The document discusses different types of forest and grassland ecosystems. Forest ecosystems include tropical rain forests near the equator with broadleaf trees and animals like lions and tigers; tropical deciduous forests farther from the equator with deciduous trees and animals like deer; tropical scrub forests in dry climates with small trees and shrubs; temperate rain forests with adequate rainfall and coniferous trees; and temperate deciduous forests with moderate temperatures and broadleaf trees. Grassland ecosystems include tropical grasslands near rain forests with moderate rainfall; temperate grasslands in continental interiors with grazing and summer fires; and polar grasslands in arctic regions with severe cold and small plants in summer.

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FOREST ECOSYSTEM

FOREST ECOSYSTEM
Tall and dense tree grows that supports many plants
and animals
Undisturbed area received a moderate to high rainfall
In india occupies 19% of total land area

TROPICAL RAIN FOREST

TROPICAL RAIN FOREST


Found near the equator
High temperature
Broad leaf trees like teak and sandal
Animals like lion and tiger

TROPICAL DECIDUOUS FOREST

TROPICAL DECIDUOUS FOREST


Found away from the equator
Warm climate
Deciduous trees like hickory , maple etc
Animals like deer, fox, rat.

TROPICAL SCRUB FOREST

TROPICAL SCRUB FOREST


Dry climate for long time
Small deciduous trees and shrubs
Animals like deer, fox, etc

TEMPARATE RAIN FOREST

TEMPARATE RAIN FOREST


Adequate rainfalls
Coniferous trees like pines, firs,redwood etc
Animals like fox, cat, bear etc

TEMPARATE DECIDUOUS FOREST

TEMPARATE DECIDUOUS FOREST


Moderate temperature
Broad leaf trees like oak,hickory
Animals like fox, cat, bear etc

Characteristics of forest ecosystem


Maintain climate and rainfall
Soil is rich in minerals that support for growth of trees
Supports wild animals and protect biodiversity
Penetration of light is so poor

GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEM

TROPICAL GRASSLAND

TROPICAL GRASSLAND
Found near the tropical rain forest
High temperature and moderate rainfall (40-100cm)
Also known as savvana type
Animals like giraffe, zebras etc

TEMPARATE GRASSLANDS

TEMPARATE GRASSLANDS
Found near the centres of continent
Very cold winters and hot summers
Intense grazing and summer fires
Do not allow shrubs or trees to grow

POLAR GRASSLAND

POLAR GRASSLAND
Artic polar region
Severe cold and strong winds along ice and snow
Animals like arctic wolf, arctic fox etc
In summers several small annuals plants are grow

Characteristics
Plain land occupied by grasses
Soil is very rich in nutrients
Low or uneven rainfall

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