Temperate forests are characterized by moderate to high rainfall and distinct seasons, leading to temperature variations from cold in winter to mild in other seasons. They are predominantly composed of deciduous trees (trees that shed their leaves seasonally) like maple, oak, hickory, and beechwood. The fauna described, such as raccoons, opossums, bats, and squirrels, are commonly found in these forests.
Identify the land biome on the basis of the given characteristics: 1. Their climates are characterised by high rainfall and temperatures that vary from cold to mild. 2. These forests contain primarily deciduous trees – including maple, oak, hickory and beechwood. 3. Raccoons, opossums, bats and squirrels are found in the trees. Select the correct land biome from the options given below:
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2024 · Topic: Ecology (Major Terrestrial Biomes)
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