Title: Compare the major types of forests in Virginia, the United States, and the world.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Managing Forest Resources

Comparison should include the characteristics of tropical, temperate, and boreal forests.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where are the different types of forests located in the world?
- How are the forests distinctly different in terms of vegetation? Growth? Use?
- What characteristics are used to determine the types of forests?
- What are the major differences among the types of forests?
- How are climate-driven biome shifts affecting forest distribution?