Exploring the Amazon Rainforest and Cocoa Beans

The video follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as they celebrate Earth Day by renting a cocoa tree in the rainforest. They discover a cocoa bean shortage and embark on a journey to the rainforest to solve the mystery. Through their investigation, they learn about the interconnectedness of the rainforest ecosystem, the importance of pollination, and the role of midges in cocoa production. The class resolves the issue by understanding the web of life and restoring the natural balance, highlighting the significance of Earth Day and environmental conservation.

What was the special gift the class prepared for Ms. Frizzle on Earth Day?

• A cocoa tree rental

• A chocolate cake

• A book about Earth

• A trip to the rainforest

What was the main reason the class went to the rainforest?

• To find Ms. Frizzle's cocoa tree

• To investigate the cocoa bean shortage

• To see rainforest animals

• To celebrate Earth Day

Which insect is crucial for pollinating cocoa trees?

• Ants

• Midge flies

• Butterflies

• Bees

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What did the class learn about the rainforest ecosystem?

• It is home to many insects

• It has a variety of trees

• It is mainly composed of cocoa trees

• It is interconnected and complex

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What role do peccaries play in the cocoa bean production process?

• They pollinate cocoa flowers

• They eat cocoa beans

• They scare away predators

• They create mud wallows for midge flies

Why were midge flies missing from Ms. Frizzle's cocoa tree?

• A disease wiped them out

• They were eaten by predators

• Lack of mud wallows due to artificial turf

• They migrated to another forest

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What was the cause of the cocoa bean shortage?

• Too much sunlight

• Artificial turf covering the ground

• Lack of water

• Overharvesting of cocoa beans

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How did the class solve the cocoa bean shortage?

• All of the above

• By planting more cocoa trees

• By removing the artificial turf

• By bringing back the peccaries

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What does Earth Day symbolize according to the story?

• Cleaning the environment

• Understanding the web of life

• Recycling and reusing

• Planting trees

What did the class receive several months later from Rainforest Rentals?

• A certificate of appreciation

• A thank you letter

• A new cocoa tree

• A shipment of cocoa beans