Forests & Trees Quiz

What type of tree is a pine tree?

• A. coniferous tree

• B. deciduous tree

• C. tropical tree

• D. desert tree

How do beavers adapt to winter in the forest?

• A. They shed their fur to save energy.

  
  

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

• C. They migrate to warmer places and build new homes.

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

Which might you find growing on a deciduous tree?

• A. Cactus

• B. Acorn

• C. Maple leaf

• D. Pine branch with needles

Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter?

• A. to stay safe

• B. to keep warm

• C. to save energy

• D. to grow faster

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

• A. Cars and buses

• B. Books and paper

• C. Bowls and plates

• D. Rocks and minerals

Why are coniferous trees called evergreens?

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

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

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

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

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

• A. Print out everything you write at school.

• B. Use recycled paper products at home.

• C. Order lots of printed catalogues in the mail.

• D. Tear down old homes and build new ones.

How do deciduous trees adapt to the cold weather?

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

• B. They stop growing and shed leaves to save energy.

• C. They grow more fruit and flowers to attract animals.

• D. They migrate to places where there is more sunlight.

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

• A. to help cool down the tree and take in water

• B. to keep seeds safe from birds and insects

• C. to save energy when there is less sunlight

• D. to give off seeds when weather is warmer

What type of soil might you find in the forest?

• A. Sandy soil

• B. Silty soil

• C. Clay soil

• D. Humus soil