Animals and the Environment

Which are the 3 activities that cause the most damage to forest areas?

• people cutting firewood

• mining

• animals eating the plants

• trees being cut for timber

• clearing land for farms and cities

As a forest changes, what are three effects on animals?

• Loss of habitat and homes

• The animals become extinct

• Animals have less food

• Animals leave the forest to become pets

• The animals may become endangerd

Why is it important to use forest areas sustainably?

• So animals have food

• Because animals use forests for food, shelter and life.

• So people can see and appreciate forests in the future.

• All of the above.

Why do animals become endangered?

• Because toads are poisonous.

• Because there are too many weeds.

• Invasive species hunt native animals and can eat their food source.

• Some animals can fly.

How can we help endangered animals?

• Build them a house

• Cry

• Educate people about extinct animals.

• Reintroduce animals back into the wild.

• Keep polar bears in the zoo

Which habitat is matched with its description?

• wetland- humid and dry
• grassland- low rain, many trees
• desert- high temperatures, low humidity
• rain forest- warm and dry

An environment that provides the things a specific organism needs to live, grow, and reproduce is it's ________.

• ecosystem
• community
• habitat
• population

true/false: All populations live in the same sized area.

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^{What physical characteristic helps this animal eat from the top of trees?}

• Its spots
• Its ears
• Its mouth
• Its neck

What do animals need to survive?

• air

• water

• food

• shelter

• all of the above