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| Is the deciduous forest region the largest or smallest biome region in the United States? | largest |
| Why was it profitable for the Pilgrims to settle in this region? | there were many varieties of animals and plants flourishing due to the moderate temperature and adequate rainfall |
| List two uses for birch bark that the eastern Indian tribes discovered. | for paper and as a covering for their canoes |
| What did the colonists learn to do with maple sap? | it could be boiled down to make syrup and sugar |
| Name three plants that are native to this region of the United States. | moss, mushrooms, lavender |
| Name the parts of a plant that can be eaten. | flower, root, stem, and seed |
| What happens to a deciduous tree in the autumn? | the trees lose their chlorophyll exposing their true and brilliant colors |
| Why can many different species (types) of animals be found in the forest? | the moderate temperature and adequate rainfall provide a rich flora for an abundant wildlife population |
| How do fungi reproduce? | spores |
| What are the three main types of soil? | sand, clay, and loam |
