Redwood National and State Parks - 2nd Grade - Adaptations - Lesson 1 of 2. Redwood Trees.

Ranger Brad and his associates introduce the Howland Hill Outdoor School, providing a virtual experience of Redwood National and State Parks. The video explores habitats and the essential elements plants need to survive: light, air, water, and soil. Through observations, students learn about plant adaptations and the importance of habitats. The video also discusses the marbled murrelet, a seabird adapted to nesting in redwood trees, and the impact of habitat changes on species survival. The concept of adaptations is explained, highlighting how plants and animals adjust to their environments.

What is a habitat?

• A method of observing plant growth.

• A structure or behavior that helps an organism survive.

• A type of plant found in national parks.

• A place where a living thing can find everything it needs to survive.

Which of the following is NOT part of the LAWS acronym for plant survival?

• Light

• Nutrients

• Air

• Water

How do plants use their roots?

• To produce oxygen

• To absorb water and minerals from the soil

• To absorb sunlight

• To breathe in carbon dioxide

What is an adaptation?

• A place where an organism lives

• A structure or behavior that helps an organism survive

• A type of plant found in forests

• A method of conserving water

What is the primary purpose of the redwood canopy for the marbled murrelet?

• To provide food

• To offer a safe nesting place away from predators

• To give shade

• To supply water

Why are marbled murrelet eggs camouflaged?

• To attract mates

• To blend in with the environment and avoid predators

• To absorb more sunlight

• To retain moisture

What is a second growth forest?

• A forest that has regrown after being cut

• A forest with only small trees

• A forest with no wildlife

• A forest that has never been cut down

What is the role of national parks in conservation?

• To serve as tourist attractions only

• To provide land for agriculture

• To preserve habitats and protect species

• To allow unrestricted logging

What happens if a species cannot adapt to a changing habitat?

• It becomes a predator

• It migrates

• It thrives

• It goes extinct

How do humans help protect old growth forests?

• By cutting down more trees

• By creating laws and national parks

• By planting only non-native species

• By building more roads