Assess Yourself
How well do you understand the concepts and skills introduced in this lesson?
Goal:
Goal:
Are you ready to take this lesson's quiz? The questions below will help you find out. Make sure you understand why each correct answer is correct—if you don't, review that part of the lesson.
Why are snakes important to the temperate conifer forest ecosystem?
What are the characteristics of the temperate coniferous forest?
| Your Responses | Answers |
|---|---|
| They help to keep the insect population in check, maintaining the integrity and health of many evergreen trees. | |
| Temperate coniferous forests are located in temperate regions and have warm summers and cool to cold winters. They also receive enough precipitation, usually in the form of rainfall, to sustain the whole forest ecosystem. The plentiful rainfall, sunshine, and warmer weather provides the forest with a long growing season that allows producers to flourish. | |