Northeastern Flora and Fauna

What types of ecosystems can be found in the Northeast?

• Only coastal areas

• Mountains, wetlands, forests, and grasslands

• Deserts and tundras

• Only urban environments

Which type of forests covers over half of the Northeast?

• Mangrove forests

• Deciduous forests

• Tropical rainforests

• Coniferous forests

What are some of the most common types of trees in these forests?

• Eucalyptus, baobab, and willow

• Oak, beech, and birch

• Maple, spruce, and fir

• Palm, pine, and cedar

Which animal is the largest mammal species that inhabits the Northeast?

• Canada lynx

• White-tailed deer

• Moose

• Black bear

Where can the Canada lynx be found in the Northeast?

• In the southern portion

• Throughout the entire region

• In the northern portion (New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont)

• Only in coastal areas

How many species are estimated to inhabit the coastal waters of the Northeast?

• About 100 species

• Over 3,000 species

• Less than 1,000 species

• Exactly 500 species

What is the estimated population of moose in the Northeast?

• About 70,000

• Over 100,000

• Less than 50,000

• Exactly 85,000

Which of the following animals is not mentioned as inhabiting the forests of the Northeast?

• Squirrels

• Rabbits

• Penguins

• Rattlesnakes

More than ______________ percent of the Northeast is covered in forests

• over half
• less than 25%

• just about half

• nearly 90%

Which species are you likely to see in the Northeastern US?

• wolf

• brown bear

• red fox

• elk