Deciduous Forests
What type of ecosystem does TN have?
Temperate deciduous forest
What is the coldest month in Nashville?
January
In what season do trees go into a state of dormancy/sleep in TN?
Winter
What is Adam's favorite park in Nashville?
Radnor Lake State Park
True or False? The Nature Conservancy now deals with much more complicated environmental issues than in the past.
True
True or False? Most deciduous forests in the U.S. are on the Western side of the country.
False
What are the two hottest months in Nashville?
July & August
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
What park has the "If Trees Could Sing" program?
Centennial Park
How many states does the Nature Conservancy work in?
50
What is the defining characteristic of a deciduous forest?
Deciduous forests have all four seasons & trees lose their leaves
What month does Nashville have the most precipitation?
May
What do trees in deciduous forests have to protect themselves from the cold?
Thick bark
What large structure is located at the center of Centennial Park?
The Parthenon
What did the Mayor's Food Saver Challenge encourage businesses to do to reduce waste?
Donating leftover wholesome food to local nonprofits
What is the average temperature in a deciduous forest?
50 degrees F
On average, how many days of the year is there precipitation in TN?
119 days
What are two threats to biodiversity in TN?
Invasive species, urbanization, pollution, climate change, habitat destruction
What park in Nashville has a large dragon statue?
Fannie Mae Dees Park
What is one thing that occurred because of the Nashville Food Waste Initiative?
1. Developed food waste policy recommendations for Metro Government
2. Taught food waste lessons in Metro Nashville Public Schools
What are the two continents that have no deciduous forests?
Africa & Antarctica
What is the average temperature range in Nashville?
31 to 90 degrees F
Why is TN so biodiverse?
It is a long state geographically and many animals migrate through TN
What is the "If Trees Could Sing" program?
QR codes on trees that link to 18 videos with Nashville music artists talking/singing about trees, their benefits, and how to take care of them.
Since 1978, how many state parks in TN have been created or expanded by The Nature Conservancy?
31