Temperate Forests

More than any other biome on Earth, temperate forests have fallen prey to _________.

• deforestation

• urbanization

• pollution

• climate change

The four seasons are defined by:

• temperature changes

• position of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun

• amount of daylight

• weather patterns

What chemical is the building block of wood?

• Cellulose

• Lignin

• Hemicellulose

• Chitin

What is the approximate age of the oldest trees?

• 1,000 years

• 2,500 years

• 6,000 years

• 10,000 years

What allows angiosperms to be better at adapting to climate change?

• Their ability to reproduce efficiently

• Their extensive root systems

• Their symbiotic relationships with fungi

• Their rapid growth rates

What is supported by the decomposition of dead leaves in deciduous forests?

• Nutrient cycling

• Water retention

• Soil erosion

• Plant growth

What inhibits the growth of ground-dwelling plant species in coniferous forests?

• Pine cones

• Needles

• Poor soil quality

• High temperatures

The loss of Western Europe’s natural forests has been caused by:

• rapid urbanization

• natural disasters

• climate change

• agricultural expansion

The two species of California trees known to be the most massive living organisms on the planet are:

• Sequoia and Redwood

• Pine and Oak

• Maple and Birch

• Cedar and Spruce

For which reasons have North American, Europe, and Eastern Asia been so heavily deforested?

• Due to urbanization and industrial expansion

• Because of agricultural development

• For timber extraction and logging

• All of the above