Exploring the Temperate Deciduous Forest VID

What is a forest?

• A small park in a city

• A large area with lots of trees

• A body of water

• A desert with cacti

What kind of forest is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Coniferous Forest

• Savanna

What are temperate deciduous forests known for?

• Having only one season

• Being underwater

• Having a large desert

• Having trees that lose their leaves in the fall

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Which tree is mentioned as providing shelter and food in the forest?

• Birch Tree

• Palm Tree

• Pine Tree

• Oak Tree

What do squirrels eat?

• Grass only

• Other squirrels

• Berries, nuts, and insects

• Fish

What kind of animal is a barred owl?

• Carnivore

• Insectivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

Why do plants in the forest often grow leaning in one direction?

• To avoid animals

• To listen better

• To look for sunlight

• Because of the wind

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What is the climate like in a temperate deciduous forest?

• Four seasons with a warm summer and cold winter

• Dry with little rain

• Very hot all year

• Very cold all year

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What do black bears do during the winter?

• Swim long distances

• Shed their fur

• Fly south

• Hibernate

How can you tell a male deer (buck) from a female deer?

• By its speed

• By its antlers

• By its size

• By its color