Exploring Forest Ecosystems and Climate Change

What percentage of the world's trees are found in forests?

• Exactly 25%

• Less than 10%

• Around 75%

• Over 50%

How large can a male Siberian tiger's territory be?

• 500 square kilometers

• Nearly 2,000 square kilometers

• 1,000 square kilometers

• 2,500 square kilometers

What is the primary diet of wild boar in the boreal forest during winter?

• Leaves

• Berries

• Small mammals

• Pine nuts

What is the significance of the boreal forest in combating climate change?

• It is a major oxygen producer

• It stores over 40% of the world's carbon

• It is home to the majority of the world's fauna

• It absorbs the most sunlight

What is the greatest transfer of nutrients from one habitat to another on Earth?

• Bird migration

• Insect pollination

• Salmon migration from the ocean to forests

• Leaf litter decomposition

How do lion-tailed macaques contribute to forest growth?

• By hunting smaller animals

• Through seed dispersal

• By building nests

• Through pollination

What role do elephants play in the Miombo forest ecosystem?

• Habitat architects

• Predators

• Seed dispersers

• Pollinators

What is the primary threat to the survival of lemurs in Madagascar?

• Predation by fossas

• Competition with other lemurs

• Lack of food

• Destruction of forests

What unique behavior is observed in fossas during the breeding season?

• They gather around a special mating tree

• They become solitary

• They migrate to new territories

• They hibernate

How has wildlife adapted to the environment in Chernobyl?

• By thriving due to human absence

• By developing radiation resistance

• By decreasing in population size

• By migrating seasonally