Question

which is not a characteristic of a temperate deciduous forest? * leaves change colors in the fall and fall off trees animals such as bears and raccoons live here they are located near the equator deforestation is a human impact

Explanation:

Temperate deciduous forests are characterized by seasonal leaf changes (fall foliage), specific animal inhabitants (like bears and raccoons), and human impacts such as deforestation. However, they are not located near the equator; tropical rainforests are typically near the equator.

Answer:

they are located near the equator