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 * __Deciduous Forest __**

__**Introduction -**__ A deciduous forest can be found where winters are cold and summers are warm. They can also be found in mid latitude or the middle of the Earth. The word deciduous means to fall off during a certain season. Most of the forests are found near an ocean. And sometimes these forests are called temperate deciduous forests. And if you look outside your window now or anytime you will see the deciduous forest. Because we the people of North Carolina live in the deciduous forest!



- The land of a deciduous forest is considered mountainis - The average amount of rainfall per year is 30 - 60 inches - The average tempature is 50 degrees farenhiet - They have some of the best growing conditions because of thier rich soil, moderate precipation, and thier long growing season - rivers and streams help manage the precipation - weather is hard to predict - the trees have an effect on climate change mostly global warming - thier effect on global warming is that they reduce global warming - as the Earth becomes warmer the growing season becomes longer - the longer the trees stay green the more CO2 they take in and that keeps the Earth from getting to hot
 * __The Climate and Land -__**

__**Animals -**__ The **Bald Eagle** is, as we know, is the symbol of America. It is about 30in tall, and can have a wingspan from 5 to 8 feet. Which can be larger than the average man. The Bald Eagle has extremley sharp talons for hunting, and usually is perched upon high cliffs so they can spot their prey.

The **Platypus** is one of the most bizzare creatures in the animal kingdom. For, it seems to be a mammal, but it lays eggs. Also, it is a combonation of a duck, and a furry mammal. The Platypus is a carnivore, and eats frogs, insects, and shrimp. It has a rubbery bill that it uses for swimming. It also has nostrils for breathing, that close up when underwater. It has fur, and a tail which is very helpful for swimming. The males have venom in their claws. It is about half the size of a house cat, and the eyes are about the size of a dime.

The **White tailed Deer**, is a mammal that is quadropeded. (Four legs) It's fur changes color through out the seasons. In the winter, it has a brownish fur in the winter, and redish fur in the summer. The white tailed deer has white spots around it's eyes, and it's nose. Only the male deer has antlers, the female ones never grow them. The males usually weigh 400 to 700 pounds, and the female ones usually weigh around 80 pounds. The males use their antlers for hunting, but, they usually eat plants. They are hunted for their pelts, and antlers.

A **fat dormouse** is an omnivore. Part of its diet is apples, pears, plums, grapes, seeds, berries, nuts, insects, and sometimes bird eggs. It eats alot before it goes into hibernation. In woodland it adapts but does not do good in evergreens! Some people commonly mistake it for a basic squirrel, or a rat. It is very soft, but usually comes out at night.

. A **least weasel** is a carnivore It adopts to store walls, hedges, farmland, and the woods. They avoid deep forests, sandydeserts, and open spaces. The least Weasel is classified as a annnoying rodent, which some people think more annoying than mice

mature in 1 - 2 years. They are an omnivore wich means they eat both plats and animals. They can have up to 12 puppies! But they normally have 6. The puppies have a stay at home dad but both parents pretect the puppies. They are also very intelligent. They have a terrific sense of smell. Thier hearing is really sharp. They use body language to tell other coyotes how they feel they mainly us thier ears to do so.
 * Coyote** - A coyotes' fur is normally grayish tan. It has a long pointed nose and large ears. They can live almost anywhere. Become



__**Human Impact**__ - Humans are having a bad effect on the deciduous forest. They have a bad impact on the forest because they are cutting down the trees. And the more trees we cut down the more oxygen we lose! The United States and Europe have turned thier remaining deciduous forests into national parks or nature preserves.

shell outside is thick and husk. the real nut that is inside is a sweet ediable taste and is thin. Leaflets can be smooth and or hairy. Leaflets can get to 10 inces long and 5 inches broad.
 * Shagbark Tree** - The Shagbark tree can get up to 100 feet and the branches can get out to 25 feet. This tree produces nuts and the nuts


 * Carpet Moss** - the carpet moss can live just about anywhere. Most people use it for cover in thier garden. And they also put it in thier plant beds.

Pecan tree - they have pecans. The pecans are protected by the leaves on a pecan tree. A pecan tree has a shallow trunk. The leves have a 3in width and a 5in height.

American Beech - It produces nuts and the leaves block the sunlight.

White Oak- Produces acorns and does not have any protection and it gets water but we do not know how much?





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