The rainforest that runs through the Pacific
Northwest is the largest temperate Rain forest in the world.
A temperate rain forest is different than a
tropical rain forest. It is not in the
tropics with brightly colored animals and plants – but it does, fit the
definition of a rainforest.
It is a forest that receives a significant
amount of rainfall in a year, and it has plant life that is unique to the
forest region. Temperate rainforests are also close to the ocean.
The rain forest runs from central California to
mid-Alaska. It is the home of the great
redwood trees, as well as evergreens that are unique to the region.
It is considered the last true wilderness region
in the United States and the Pacific Coast.
ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO RECEIVE YOUR CLUE FROM
THE TEMPERATE RAIN FOREST IN THE US PACIFIC NORTH WEST:
“WHAT ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF A RAIN FOREST
ACCORDING TO THE DEFINITION OF A RAIN FOREST?”
The Forest must receive significant
rainfall in a year and be close to the equator.
The Forest must be in the tropics and
be the habitat for brightly colored animals and plants.
