Rainforest
What is the top layer of the rainforest called?
A. Canopy
B. Forest Floor
C. Understory
D. Emergent Layer
D. Emergent Layer
Why is the Bunya Pine important in the Bunya Mountains ecosystem?
A. It filters water from rivers
B. It provides shade for grassland animals
C. It produces nuts that feed many animals and people
D. It keeps fires away from the forest
C. It produces nuts that feed many animals and people
What is a beach mostly made of?
A. Clay and rocks
B. Sand and pebbles
C. Grass and trees
D. Lava and ash
B. Sand and pebbles
What is an adaptation that helps the sloth survive in the rainforest?
A. It can fly between trees
B. It has sharp teeth for hunting
C. It moves slowly and grows algae on its fur for camouflage
D. It makes loud sounds to scare predators
C. It moves slowly and grows algae on its fur for camouflage
What house/ team is Mr Brock in?
Taromeo!
How does deforestation in rainforests contribute to climate change?
A. It creates stronger winds
B. It increases oxygen levels
C. It reduces the number of clouds
D. It releases stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
D. It releases stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
ow often did large gatherings of First Nations groups occur in the Bunya Mountains to collect bunya nuts?
A. Every year
B. Every 2–3 years when the trees produced large crops
C. Every month
D. Every 10 years
B. Every 2–3 years when the trees produced large crops
Which natural force is most responsible for shaping beaches?
A. Earthquakes
B. Wind
C. Tides and waves
D. Volcanoes
C. Tides and waves
Why are rainforest animals often brightly coloured or patterned?
A. To stay cool in the hot sun
B. To blend in with their environment or warn predators
C. To make themselves easier to find
D. To attract humans
B. To blend in with their environment or warn predators
What is the world record for the most pancakes ever eaten?
73 Pancakes
Why is biodiversity so important in rainforest ecosystems?
A. It makes the forest grow faster
B. It helps balance food chains and ecosystems
C. It increases rainfall in the area
D. It creates more sunlight for plants
B. It helps balance food chains and ecosystems
Why is the Bunya Mountains National Park important for conservation?
A. It is the only place in Australia with volcanoes
B. It protects rare plant and animal species found only in that region
C. It allows unlimited hunting and farming
D. It is used for logging and mining
B. It protects rare plant and animal species found only in that region
What is the area between the land and the ocean called?
A. Forest floor
B. Seafloor
C. Shoreline
D. Cliff edge
C. Shoreline
Which rainforest animal is a top predator and helps control populations of other animals?
A. Capybara
B. Toucan
C. Jaguar
D. Tree frog
C. Jaguar
What did Miss Hamilton have for dinner last night?
Beef Burger
hat is one way people are trying to protect rainforests?
A. Cutting down all the old trees
B. Building more roads through them
C. Creating national parks and reserves
D. Planting only one type of tree
C. Creating national parks and reserves
Which of the following best describes the climate of the Bunya Mountains?
A. Hot and dry all year
B. Cold with heavy snow in winter
C. Cool and moist, with regular rainfall
D. Desert-like with little vegetation
C. Cool and moist, with regular rainfall
Why are sand dunes important to beach landscapes?
A. They help people build sandcastles
B. They stop people from entering the beach
C. They protect the land from strong winds and waves
D. They trap animals k
C. They protect the land from strong winds and waves
What is the role of many insects in the rainforest ecosystem?
A. To destroy trees
B. To pollinate plants and break down dead matter
C. To fly animals to safety
D. To keep rivers clean
B. To pollinate plants and break down dead matter
What is the most common eye colour?
Brown
Why do many rainforest plants have large, waxy leaves with pointed tips (called drip tips)?
A. To attract insects for pollination
B. To collect sunlight from the forest floor
C. To help water run off quickly and prevent fungal growth
D. To make the plant look more attractive
C. To help water run off quickly and prevent fungal growth
How can visitors help protect the native wildlife in the Bunya Mountains?
A. Camp off the marked trails to explore more areas
B. Bring pets into the park to enjoy nature
C. Observe animals from a distance and never feed them
D. Leave food scraps behind for animals to eat
C. Observe animals from a distance and never feed them
Which of the following is a way to care for beach environments?
A. Collect shells and take them home
B. Walk on the dunes to get a better view
C. Leave rubbish behind
D. Stay on marked paths and take your rubbish home
D. Stay on marked paths and take your rubbish home
hat role do bats often play in rainforest ecosystems?
A. They are the main predators of large mammals
B. They pollinate flowers and help spread seeds at night
C. They build nests in the trees
D. They eat only insects on the forest floor
B. They pollinate flowers and help spread seeds at night
World record for sneezing
Hint: _____ Days!
976 days