Compare the major types of forests in Virginia, the United States, and the world.

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?