Brain Pop Jr - Forests

What type of a tree is a pine tree?

• coniferous tree

• deciduous tree

• tropical tree

• desert tree

How do beavers adapt to winter in the forest?

• They shed their fur to save energy.

• They build lodges and store food in them for the winter.

• They migrate to warmer places and build new homes.

• They climb tall trees to spend time where it's warmer.

Trees are NATURAL RESOURCES used to make everyday items. Which are also NATURAL RESOURCES?

• cars and buses

• books and paper

• bowls and plates

• rocks and minerals

Which might you find growing on a deciduous tree?

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Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter?

• to stay safe

• to keep warm

• to save energy

• to grow faster

Why are coniferous trees called EVERGREENS?

• They stay green all year and do not lose their needles.

• The bark that covers their trunks and branches is green.

• Their cones are bright green and have green seeds inside.

• They are green when they are young and turn brown later.

Trees are natural resources. What is one way to conserve those resources?

• Print out everything you write at school.

• Use recycled paper products at home.

• Order lots of printed catalogs in the mail.

• Tear down old homes and build new ones.

How do deciduous trees adapt to the cold weather?

• They grow thicker leaves and shed bark to stay warm.

• They stop growing and shed leaves to save energy.

• They grow more fruit and flowers to attract animals.

• They migrate to places where there is more sunlight.

Why might the cones of coniferous trees open up during the spring?

• to help cool down the tree and take in water

• to keep seeds safe from birds and insects

• to save energy when there is less sunlight

• . to give off seeds when weather is warmer

A forest is a large area where trees are DENSE. What does DENSE mean?

• cut down and turn into different things

• adapt to the environment or weather

• thick, crowded, or very close together

• habitat for living and nonliving things