Fern Gully Flashcard

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What adaptation do plants on the forest floor need to survive?

Back

Plants on the forest floor need to adapt to getting little sunlight.

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Why does Zak leave Fern Gully?

Back

Zak decides to leave Fern Gully to get more humans involved in saving rain forests.

Front

What caused Batty's confusion and inability to navigate?

Back

Batty was confused because he had been experimented on in a biological lab.

Front

What do bats use to navigate instead of their eyes?

Back

Bats use echolocation to find their way around.

Front

What did Chrysta think was causing the smoke she saw beyond the canopy?

Back

Chrysta thought the smoke was caused by Hexxus.

Front

Define echolocation.

Back

Echolocation is a biological sonar used by bats and other animals to navigate and locate objects by emitting sound waves and listening for the echoes.

Front

What is the role of Hexxus in Fern Gully?

Back

Hexxus is the antagonist in Fern Gully, representing pollution and destruction of the rain forest.

Front

Explain the importance of sunlight for plants in the forest.

Back

Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis, which allows plants to produce food and energy.

Front

What is the significance of the rain forest ecosystem?

Back

The rain forest ecosystem is vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and providing resources like oxygen and medicine.

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How do human activities impact rain forests?

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Human activities such as deforestation and pollution threaten the survival of rain forests and their ecosystems.