Forest Life and Tree Ecology Quiz

What do oak tree leaves help the tree to do?

• Protect from insects

• Store water

• Make food and breathe

• Grow faster

Which animal builds its nest in the sheltered part of the oak tree?

• Red Squirrel

• Tonny Owl

• Badger

• Scottish Crossbill

What do bluebells need to grow?

• Shade and water

• Bark and leaves

• Space and sunlight

• Nutrients and insects

What happens to deciduous trees in autumn?

• They grow new leaves

• They drop their leaves

• They become evergreen

• They produce flowers

Which tree has green needles and pine cones?

• Hazel tree

• Sycamore tree

• Oak tree

• Scots pine tree

What do bats use in dead trees?

• The roots

• Holes made by woodpeckers

• The leaves

• The bark

What do millipedes feed on?

• Fresh leaves

• Dead leaves

• Insects

• Tree bark

What is the primary use of a dead tree for a sparrow hawk?

• Building a nest

• A lookout

• Storing food

• Hiding from predators

What does a beetle do under the bark of a tree?

• Store food

• Eat leaves

• Make tunnels

• Spin a web

Are some fungi on dead trees poisonous?

• Yes, all are

• No, none are

• Yes, some are

• No, they are all edible