SS Combined Advisory Flashcard

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What is the smallest mammal in the temperate forest?

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Pygmy shrew

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What percentage of the Earth’s surface do rainforests cover?

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6%

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Which animal is a dominant predator in temperate forests?

Back

Grey Wolf

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What class of animal is a toucan?

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Bird

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How many rainforests are there in the world?

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100-200

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What is a temperate forest?

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A forest found in temperate regions characterized by four distinct seasons.

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Name a common mammal found in temperate forests.

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Red fox

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What is the primary role of a predator in an ecosystem?

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To control the population of prey species.

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What type of climate do rainforests typically have?

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Tropical and humid with high rainfall.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.