Phy. Char of a Forest

Which of the following is a common physical characteristic of a forest?

• Dense canopy of trees
• Open grassland
• Rocky terrain
• Sparse vegetation

Which of the following best describes the air in a forest?

• Fresh and oxygen-rich
• Stale and carbon dioxide-rich
• Warm and humid
• Dry and polluted

Imagine you are planning a walk in a forest. What physical characteristics should you prepare for?

• 
  Swimming pools

• Flat roads and traffic lights

• Shopping malls and stores

• Tall trees, uneven ground, and possible streams

How might the physical characteristics of a forest change if there is a fire?

• The physical characteristics of a forest may change by losing vegetation, altering soil composition, and increasing sunlight exposure.
• Wildlife populations will increase significantly.
• Soil will become more acidic and less fertile.
• The forest will become denser with more trees.

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If you were to compare a forest to a desert, what physical characteristic would you use to explain the difference?