Exploring Forest Ecosystems

What is a forest?

• A forest is a small garden with flowers.

• A forest is an area with only grass and shrubs.

• A forest is a type of desert.

• A forest is a large area dominated by trees.

Name one type of forest mentioned in the text.

• boreal forest

• tropical rainforest

• deciduous forest

• coniferous forest

Where are mangrove forests located?

• In the Arctic tundra regions.

• In the deserts of Australia.

• In the mountains of North America.

• Coastal intertidal zones in tropical and subtropical regions.

What are the dominant trees in a mangrove forest?

• Red mangrove, black mangrove, and white mangrove

• Cypress trees

• Pine trees

• Oak trees

How long does it rain in a rainforest?

• Rainfall is rare in a rainforest.

• It rains once a week in a rainforest.

• It rains almost daily in a rainforest.

• It rains only during the summer months.

List two trees found in the rainforest.

• Maple tree

• Cactus

• Mahogany, Rubber tree

• Pine tree

What percentage of Nigeria is covered by savanna zones?

• 30%

• 45%

• 60%

• 75%

What characterizes derived savanna?

• A wetland area with standing water.

• A mix of grassland and scattered trees, influenced by human activities.

• A dense forest with no grassland.

• A desert landscape with minimal vegetation.

Name one tree species found in the Guinea savanna.

• Maple

• Baobab

• Pine

• Cedar

What is the shea butter tree scientifically known as?

• Vitellaria paradoxa

• Cocos nucifera

• Butyrospermum parkii

• Mangifera indica