Our Planet: Forests Documentary Quiz (Part 1)

What is the primary focus of the "Forests" episode of Our Planet?

• The animals living in the Arctic

• The importance and diversity of forests

• The impact of pollution on oceans

• The migration patterns of birds

Forests cover approximately what percentage of the Earth's land surface?

• 5%

• 15%

• 30%

• 50%

What crucial role do forests play in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Increasing carbon dioxide levels

• Producing oxygen

• Depleting nitrogen

• Creating acid rain

Which of the following is highlighted as a significant threat to global forests in the documentary?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Earthquakes

• Meteor strikes

What is the name given to the layer formed by the crowns of trees in a forest?

• The understory

• The forest floor

• The canopy

• The shrub layer

Which of these animals is shown inhabiting the forest canopy?

• Deer

• Orangutans

• Wolves

• Snakes

What is the function of the buttress roots seen on some rainforest trees?

• To absorb more sunlight

• To store water

• To provide stability in shallow soil

The documentary showcases a unique relationship between fungi and tree roots, where they exchange nutrients. What is this relationship called?

• Parasitism

• Predation

• Mutualism

• Competition

Which of the following forest types is characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally?

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Coniferous forest

What is the boreal forest primarily composed of?

• Broad-leaved trees

• Palm trees

• Coniferous trees

• Flowering shrubs