Forests of Ireland and the World Part 1 (p.158-162)

Identify 3 of the areas in the world where you would find Tropical Rainforest.

• South America

• Southern Europe

• Africa

• Russia

• South East Asia

Tropical Rainforest have incredible biodiversity. Identify the percentage of the world's plant and animal species.

• 78%

• 40%

• 50%

Identify the trees found in Boreal forests.

• Coniferous trees

• Deciduous trees

• Hardwood trees

Identify how cold it can get in boreal forests.

• -65°C

• -60°C

• -55°C

Identify the correct meaning for the term 'Afforestation'.

• Replanting a forest

• Growing a forest

• The planting of a woodland/forest on land where there are no trees

Identify 3 of the areas in the world where you would find Temperate Forests

• North America

• Alaska

• North East Asia

• Russia

• Europe

Identify the type of tress that are found in Temperate Forests.

• Just deciduous trees

• Just coniferous trees

• A mix of deciduous and coniferous trees

Identify the correct meaning for the term 'Reforestation'.

• The planting of a woodland/forest on land where there are no trees

• Replanting of a forest or woodland that has been cut down.

• Cutting down the forest again