Brainpop Jr- Forests

What type of tree is a pine tree?

• coniferous tree

• deciduous tree

• tropical tree

• desert tree

How do beavers adapt to winter in the forest?

• They shed their fur to save energy.

• They build lodges and store food in them for the winter.

• They migrate to warmer places.

• They climb tall trees and spend time where it's warmer.

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Trees are NATURAL RESOURCES used to make everyday items.

Which are also NATURAL RESOURCES?

• cars and buses

• books and paper

• bowls and plates

• rocks and minerals

Which might you find growing on a deciduous tree?

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Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter?

• to stay safe

• to keep warm

• to save energy

• to grow faster

Why are coniferous trees called EVERGREENS?

• They stay green all year and don't lose their needles.

• The bark that covers their trunks and branches is green.

• Their cones are bright green and have green seeds inside.

• The trees are green when they're young and then turn brown.

Trees are natural resources. What is one way to CONSERVE those resources?

• Print out everything you do on a computer at school.

• Use recycled paper products at home.

• Order lots of printed magazine in the mail.

• Tear down old homes and build new ones.

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Which of these might be found on a coniferous tree?

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Why might the cones of a coniferous tree open up during the spring?

• to help cool down the tree and take in water

• to keep them safe from birds and insects

• to save energy

• to give off seeds since the weather is warmer

A forest is a large area where trees are DENSE. What does DENSE mean?

• very big or tall

• sparse, few, or not a lot

• thick, crowded, or very close together