Epping Forest

Where is Epping forest located?

• East of London

• South of London

• East of Manchester

• West of Liverpool

Which of the following ecosystems are found in Epping Forest?

• Rain forest and ponds.

• Bogs, ponds and woodland.

• Woodland, sand dunes and marshes.

• Woodland, ponds and salt marsh.

True or false?

Epping forest is all that remains of a larger forest that colonised England at the end of the last Ice Age?

• TRUE

• FALSE

A large number of native tree live in Epping forest. Which of the following tree species does this include?

• Ash, beech, elm and oak

• Kapok, rubber and annonaceae

• Acers, ash and horse chestnut and

• Beach, elm and nordmann fir

The lower shrub layer includes holly and hazel., overlying grasses, brambles and ferns. How high can this lower shrub level grow?

• 50cm

• 1 m

• 3m

• 5m

Which of these is a primary producer in Epping Forest?

• Fox

• Caterpillar

• Rabbit

• Fern

Which of these is a primary consumer in Epping Forest?

• Deciduous tree

• Badger

• Rabbit

• Mouse

Which of these is a secondary consumer in Epping Forest?

• Caterpillar

• Mouse

• Owl

• Shrub

What type of trees are found in Epping forest?

• Evergreen

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

• Desidious

Deciduous tress have adapted to the UK's climate. Winters are darker and cooler than summers. Tress grow broad green leaves in spring to maximise photosynthesis during summer. Why do they shed their leaves in autumn?

• To provide a home for hedgehogs.

• To create leaf litter for the soil.

• To reduce respiration.

• To conserve energy.