Environmental Impact and Animal Adaptations

The video explores how squirrels, trees, beavers, and other animals change their environment. Squirrels bury acorns, some of which grow into trees. Trees provide shade and clean air, while their roots alter the soil. Beavers build dams, creating ponds that support diverse life. Birds and bees contribute to pollination, and humans have significantly altered landscapes through construction and agriculture. The video highlights the continuous changes in our environment due to natural and human activities.

What is the primary reason squirrels collect and bury nuts?

• To decorate their nests

• To trade with other animals

• To store food for winter

• To play games

How do trees help in cleaning the environment?

• By blocking the wind

• By producing noise

• By filtering the air

• By absorbing sunlight

What is one negative impact of tree roots on human structures?

• They cause soil erosion

• They attract insects

• They damage sidewalks

• They block sunlight

What structure do beavers create to modify their environment?

• A dam

• A cave

• A burrow

• A nest

What do beavers use to cut down trees?

• Their teeth

• Their tails

• Their claws

• Their paws

Which animal is known for spreading pollen and aiding in the growth of new flowers?

• Koalas

• Beavers

• Bees

• Squirrels

What is a common ingredient in bubble gum that koalas eat?

• Vanilla

• Cinnamon

• Eucalyptus

• Mint

What was the landscape like before humans built houses and roads?

• Grasslands and forests

• Volcanoes and glaciers

• Deserts and mountains

• Lakes and rivers

How have humans changed the land to grow food?

• By planting and farming

• By building skyscrapers

• By constructing dams

• By mining

What is one way humans have changed the environment for faster travel?

• By constructing roads

• By planting trees

• By creating rivers

• By building tunnels