Exploring Seasonal Forests in Spring

Why is spring in deciduous woodlands special?

• It rains continuously.

• The forest floor receives direct sunlight.

• Animals hibernate.

• The trees are evergreen.

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What do ground-living plants do before the trees grow leaves?

• They produce fruit.

• They migrate.

• They bloom quickly.

• They shed their leaves.

What attracts newly emerged insects in the deciduous woodlands?

• The scent of the soil.

• The warmth of the sun.

• The sweet nectar of flowers.

• The sound of the wind.

How do the spring blooms in deciduous woodlands compare to those in conifer forests or tropical jungles?

• They are more abundant.

• They are the same.

• They are less vibrant.

• They have no equivalent.

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What happens to the tree canopy within a few weeks of spring?

• It changes color.

• It sheds leaves.

• It closes, limiting light to the forest floor.

• It remains open.

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What do broadleaves do during summer?

• They shrink.

• They change color.

• They expand to full size.

• They fall off.

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What is notable about the autumn colors in North America?

• They are dull.

• They are only visible from the ground.

• They can be seen from space.

• They are green.