Boreal Forest Quiz

Which type of forest is characterized by being warm all year long?

• Deciduous forest

• Boreal forest

• Temperate forest

• Rainforest

What is an ecosystem?

• A place with only water

• A place where living and non-living things interact

• A place with only non-living things

• A place with only living things

What is the largest ecosystem in the world?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Boreal forest

How do boreal forests help in slowing climate change?

• By pulling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

• By absorbing oxygen

• By increasing greenhouse gases

• By releasing carbon dioxide

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

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 75%

What is the most common type of plant found in boreal forests?

• Ferns

• Cacti

• Conifers

• Deciduous trees

Why do conifers have needle-like leaves?

• To grow faster

• To lose water quickly

• To attract animals

• To trap moisture and absorb sunlight

What adaptation helps some animals survive the winter in boreal forests?

• Growing thinner fur

• Migrating north

• Hibernation

• Shedding leaves

Which animals are known to migrate from the boreal forest during winter?

• Snowshoe hares

• Lynx

• Snowy owls

• Brown bears

How do some animals adapt their diet in the boreal forest during winter?

• By eating more insects

• By eating more fruits

• By changing their diet to available food

• By eating less