4th Grade U2 W3 Life in the Forest

The animals, plants, and other organisms in each zone have learned to survive together.

What does the word "organisms" mean in this sentence?

• thick layers

• living things

• waste materials

• weather patterns

Which word in the sentence helps show the meaning of "organisms"?

• animals

• each

• zone

• learned

Which type of animal can be found in the shrub layer?

• birds

• mice

• snakes

• turtles

In paragraph 3 it states, the canopy is the highest layer in the forest and is home to the tallest trees. This area gets the most sunlight. It produces the most food. Birds, insects, and mammals that live here eat leaves and fruits that grow on trees.

What does this tell the reader about the sunlight?

• It burns the trees.

• It destroys the food.

• It is very important to the canopy.

• It causes the fruits on the trees to go bad.

The canopy is the highest layer in the forest and is home to the tallest trees.

What does "canopy" mean in the sentence above?

• forest

• home

• top

• tree

Which sentence best explains what "Life in the Forest" was about?

• All living things in the forest are connected.

• Trees provide food for all animals.

• All deciduous trees lose their leaves.

• Forests are found all over the world.

Which sentence best supports the main idea of "Life in the Forest"?

• "Forests are home to many living things."

• "Many types of forests cover parts of Earth."

• "Every living thing in the forest is equally important."

• "Each has a role in helping the others survive."

What are temperate climates?

• warm summers and cool winters

• freezing temperatures

• extremely hot weather

• climates where it rains often

Where do forest plants get there nutrients from?

• the trees

• the ground

• water

• fresh air

Where is the understory zone located?

• below the canopy

• above the canopy

• between the shrub layer and forest floor

• below the shrub layer