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Trees and Forests I - Systems, Categories, Parts

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A forest ...

a)

is an ecosystem made up of rocks, valleys, canyons, trees, plants, water, soil, air and sunlight

b)

is an ecosystem made up of living things trees, plants and animals and non-living things like water, soil, air and sunlight.

c)

is an ecosystem made up of only living things like trees, plants and animals.

d)

is an ecosystem made up of non-living things like water, soil, air, and sunlight.

2.

Abiotic is __________________ components of an environment

a)

non-living

b)

living

3.

Biotic are _______________ components of an environment

a)

living

b)

non-living

4.

This is an example of human treat to the forest

a)

Pollution

b)

Termites

c)

Drought

5.

The modification of an organism so that it can adjust to its environment.

a)

Evolution

b)

Adaptation

c)

Biodiversity

d)

Celluar Respiration

6.

Select the producers below. Hint: a producer makes it own foods

a)

Mango Tree

b)

Bacteria

c)

Bird

d)

Caterpillar

e)

Dandelion

7.

Select the consumers below. Hint: a consumer feeds on other organism

a)

Mango Tree

b)

Bacteria

c)

Bird

d)

Caterpillar

e)

Dandelion

8.

Select the decomposer below. Hint: a decomposer break downs material and litter

a)

Mango Tree

b)

Bacteria

c)

Bird

d)

Caterpillar

e)

Dandelion

9.

Which type of tree loses their leaves annually every autumn? e.g. oak, maple, birch

a)

Deciduous

b)

Coniferous

10.

Which trees bears cones and had needles or scale-like leaves? e.g. pines, spruce, fir, or cedars

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

11.

This image bests describes a ...

a)

forest

b)

habitat

c)

ecosystem

d)

food chain

12.

This picture is an example of ____________________.

a)

seedings

b)

seedlings

13.

The area around the base of the trees, usually covered with leaves, moss, and other plants

a)

Forest web

b)

Forest floor

c)

Forest products

d)

Forest management

14.

The image can shows the ______________ rings of a tree

a)

Strength

b)

Height

c)

Growth

d)

Color

15.

Which parts of the tree has the canopy?

a)

Crown

b)

Trunk

c)

Root

16.

This is an example of natural enhancement.

a)

Recycling

b)

Oxygen cycle

c)

Reforestation

17.

The little holes on a leaf that allows gases to pass are called

a)

Xylem

b)

Petiole

c)

Stomata

d)

Cambrium

18.

______________transports water and nutrients from the roots, with its vessels, to the rest of the tree.

a)

phloem

b)

xylem

c)

cambria

d)

heartwood

19.

Select the levels of Forest

a)

Forest Floor

b)

Upper Canopy

c)

Middle level or Understory

d)

Underbush or Shrubbery

e)

Forest Level

20.

Animals found in the upper canopy are _____________(1). Trees and plants found in the upper canopy are __________(2).

a)

1. owls and eagles.

2. leaves and branches of the tallest trees

b)

1. squirrels and woodpeckers

2. Small trees and larger shrubs

c)

1. dragonflies and deer

2. wildflowers, and other soft stem plants

d)

1. earthworms and toads

2. soil and leaf litter.

21.

Animals found in the understory are _____________(1). Trees and plants found in the understory are __________(2).

a)

1. owls and eagles.

2. leaves and branches of the tallest trees.

b)

1. squirrels and woodpeckers.

2. Small trees and larger shrubs.

c)

1. dragonflies and deer.

2. wildflowers, and other soft stem plants.

d)

1. earthworms and toads.

2. soil and leaf litter.

22.

Animals found in the underbush are _____________(1). Trees and plants found in the underbush are __________(2).

a)

1. owls and eagles.

2. leaves and branches of the tallest trees.

b)

1. squirrels and woodpeckers.

2. Small trees and larger shrubs.

c)

1. dragonflies and deer.

2. wildflowers, and other soft stem plants.

d)

1. earthworms and toads.

2. soil and leaf litter.

23.

Animals found in the forest floor are _____________(1). Trees and plants found in the forest floor are __________(2).

a)

1. owls and eagles.

2. leaves and branches of the tallest trees.

b)

1. squirrels and woodpeckers.

2. Small trees and larger shrubs.

c)

1. dragonflies and deer.

2. wildflowers, and other soft stem plants.

d)

1. earthworms and toads.

2. soil and leaf litter.

24.

Which parts of the tree has the cambium?

a)

Crown

b)

Trunk

c)

Root

25.

Which parts of the tree collects nutrients from the soil?

a)

Crown

b)

Trunk

c)

Root

26.

This part of trunk (C in the image)protects the tree like the shell of a turtle.

a)

Outer Bark

b)

Inner Bark/Phloem

c)

Cambium

d)

Xylem/Sapwood

e)

Heartwood

27.

This part of trunk (D in the image) works likes a pipeline that transports oil from one location to another

a)

Outer Bark

b)

Inner Bark/Phloem

c)

Cambium

d)

Xylem/Sapwood

e)

Heartwood

28.

This part of trunk (E in the image) acts likes pillars and frame that hold up a building.

a)

Outer Bark

b)

Inner Bark/Phloem

c)

Cambium

d)

Xylem/Sapwood

e)

Heartwood

29.

This part of trunk (A in the image) is the only part of the trunk that grows every spring like leaves on branches.

a)

Outer Bark

b)

Inner Bark/Phloem

c)

Cambium

d)

Xylem/Sapwood

e)

Heartwood

30.

This part of trunk (B in the image) sheeds it old cells by sending outwards into the outer layer of the trunk.

a)

Outer Bark

b)

Inner Bark/Phloem

c)

Cambium

d)

Xylem/Sapwood

e)

Heartwood

31.

The nutrient cycle is driven by energy from the

a)

sun

b)

ocean

c)

ground

d)

atmosphere

32.

Which of the following lists identifies only organisms that are herbivores?

a)

deer, rabbit, beaver

b)

owl, eagle, grizzly bear

c)

willow, tamarck, wild rose

d)

bacteria, earthworm, mushroom

33.

Which of the following gases is released into the atmosphere as a result of photosynthesis?

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

carbon monoxide

34.
What happens at the end of the water cycle?
a)
Nothing happens until the next rain
b)
Nothing happens until the next rainbow
c)
It repeats
d)
The sun produces more water
35.
Nutrients travel up the trunk of the tree and are used as energy for ____
a)
Chlorophyl
b)
Photosynthesis
c)
To make bigger leaves
d)
sugar
36.

What is reforestation?

a)

To plant seedlings

b)

To cut down trees

c)

To water trees

d)

To buy trees

37.
Trees only live for a short time.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Trees provide us with clean fresh air.
a)
True
b)
False
39.

What are the effects of deforestation ?

a)

loss of habitats for animals

b)

reduced oxygen into the air

c)

soil erosion and flooding

d)

all of the above

e)

low resources like woods

40.

Through photosynthesis trees can

a)

grow taller

b)

live longer

c)

produce its own food

d)

produce Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

41.

Leaves are necessary for _____________ to take place.

a)

the weather and seasons

b)

flowers and pollination

c)

photosynthesis and transpiration

42.

Which of these are reasons why we should protect rain forests? (Choose 4)

a)

it's bad to destroy the homes of millions of animals

b)

rain forests absorb CO2 from our atmosphere and release oxygen

c)

we need rain forest resources

d)

clearing away rain forests creates more land for farming that we need to grow bananas, coffee, and rubber

e)

rain forests contain plants that may be useful as medicine, food, and other important things

43.

The little holes on the undersides of leaves are called stomata.

a)

True

b)

False

44.
Which of the following are decomposers?
a)
 Trees and bushes
b)
Bacteria and fungi
c)
Ferns and mosses
d)
None of these 
45.

Evaporation is when...


Hint: Look at the photo.

a)

Water is released into the air from trees

b)

Water is absorbed back into the air from oceans, streams, and lakes

c)

Water falls back to the earth

d)

Water particles get closer together to form clouds

46.

Condensation is when...


Hint: Look at the photo.

a)

Water is released into the air from trees

b)

Water is absorbed back into the air from oceans, streams, and lakes

c)

Water falls back to the earth

d)

Water particles get closer together to form clouds

47.

Precipitation is when...


Hint: Look at the photo.

a)

Water is released into the air from trees

b)

Water is absorbed back into the air from oceans, streams, and lakes

c)

Water falls back to the earth

d)

Water particles get closer together to form clouds

48.

What do omnivores eat?

a)

Only meat

b)

Only plants

c)

both plants and Meat

d)

non of the above.

49.

What do carnivores eat?

a)

Only meat

b)

Only plants

c)

Both meat and plants

d)

Non of the Above

50.

what do herbivores eat?

a)

Only meat

b)

Only Plants

c)

Both meat and plants.

d)

non of the above.

51.

Lichen...

a)

Are Organism that lack roots, stems and leaves.

b)

Are types of Fungus found attached to tree trunks.

c)

Can withstands extreme heat and cold, but not smoke or fumes. That is why they are not found in the city.

d)

None of the above.

52.

Conks...

a)

Are Organism that lack roots, stems and leaves.

b)

Are types of Fungus found attached to tree trunks.

c)

Can withstands extreme heat and cold, but not smoke or fumes. That is why they are not found in the city.

d)

None of the above.

53.

An example of a Tertiary consumers

a)

Wolf or Shark

b)

Fish or snakes

c)

Squirrel, rabbit

d)

None of the above.

54.

An example of a Secondary consumers

a)

Wolf or Shark

b)

Fish or snakes

c)

Squirrel, rabbit

d)

None of the above.

55.

An example of a Primary consumers

a)

Wolf or Shark

b)

Fish or snakes

c)

Squirrel, rabbit

d)

None of the above.

56.

This is part of a _____________ tree

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

57.

This is part of a _____________ tree

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

58.

This is part of a _____________ tree

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous

59.

Select the two things that this picture bests represents

a)

Respiration

b)

Swelling

c)

Sweating

d)

Transpiration

60.

This is part of a _____________ tree

a)

Coniferous

b)

Deciduous