CLEAN : The simple 'seedballs' giving Kenya's forests a helping hand

The video tutorial discusses the regrowth of forests and the importance of maintaining ecosystem balance, particularly for elephants. It explains how seeds are protected with charcoal dust to ensure growth throughout the year, regardless of the rainy season. The role of trees in managing water flow and preventing soil erosion is highlighted. Additionally, the growth patterns of Acacia trees and their protective strategies are explored.

Why is it important to have a forest ecosystem for elephants?

• To ensure they have a place to sleep

• To give them a place to play

• To offer them food and habitat

• To provide them with a place to hide

What is a major challenge for seeds in nature?

• They are often washed away by rain

• They are frequently eaten by animals

• They are unable to germinate

• They are buried too deep in the soil

How does charcoal dust help seeds?

• It changes their color

• It protects them from being eaten

• It helps them absorb more water

• It makes them grow faster

What role do trees play in managing rainwater?

• They prevent rain from reaching the ground

• They absorb all the rainwater

• They redirect rainwater to rivers

• They help rainwater diffuse slowly into the ground

What happens if there are no trees to manage rainwater?

• The water becomes stagnant

• The water washes away the soil

• The water forms large puddles

• The water evaporates quickly

How do certain trees protect their core?

• By growing taller

• By extending their branches outward

• By shedding their leaves

• By developing thicker bark

What is a unique feature of some trees' growth patterns?

• They grow in a spiral shape

• They grow their branches out far

• They grow only during the rainy season

• They grow underground