Journey of Water
What is Nature’s way of recycling water.
The Water Cycle
When hiking, its important to stay on this when you can.
A trail!
What is the special term to describe animals active at nightime?
Nocturnal
What is the process where pollinators move pollen from one flower to another that later creates seeds, nuts, or fruit.
Pollination
Name one gift we get from trees. (Hint: think back to the field trip)
Firewood, lumber, paper, fruit, nuts, maple syrup, Oxygen
The process of water changing into an invisible gas called water vapor
Evaporation
True of false: It is okay to leave apple cores, orange peels, and other food waste outside because they will decompose.
False!
Animals have adapted to be nocturnal for many reasons. Name one.
Escape hot weather, avoid predators, to find more food
Name one gift we receive from pollinators other than honey
Fruits, vegetables, plant life, clean water, resources for wildlife, Carbon dioxide sequestration,
The process that all plants including trees go through to produce their food. (Hint: this process produces oxygen as a byproduct)
Photosynthesis
What is the river that is closest to Cottage Hill and that starts within Tahoe National Forest?
If you pack it in, you should also do this.
Pack it Out!
What is the term for the sharp claws that Owls, Eagles, Hawks, and other birds of prey have?
Talons
What nocturnal animal is also a pollinator especially in Southern California, and central America?
A Bat!
Trees produce these each year to mark each year of growth.
Tree rings
The process of water vapor turning into water droplets (the process that forms clouds)
Condensation
You should always check this before heading out for camping or a recreational activity.
Weather, supplies, rules and regulations
Bats use this unique adaptation to find their food at night.
Echolocation
What is something that you can do to help pollinators?
Create habitat, plant wildflowers/flowers just for pollinators
True or False: Some trees benefit from having fires burn in the forest.
True!
What is water called that is found underground?
Groundwater
This rule helps us figure out how much distance to keep from animals.
Rule of Thumb
Why have owls evolved to turn their heads?
This type of chemical is the biggest threat to pollinators
Pesticides
This group of trees loses its leaves each fall and regrows them each spring. What are they called?
Deciduous Trees