Warm-temperate deciduous forests challenge traditional climate zone classifications.
Warm-temperate deciduous forests are a bit of a puzzle. Most people think warm-temperate areas have evergreen forests, but some places actually have deciduous forests. These forests can be found in places like East Asia, southern Brazil, and parts of the southeastern USA. Even some mediterranean climates can have these forests. So, warm-temperate areas can have both evergreen and deciduous forests, depending on the specific location.