Vocabulary
What is the protective outer layer of the seed called?
Seed coat
What part of the seed contains the genetic material for the future tree?
Embryo
Absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen
What is one consequence of deforestation on biodiversity?
Habitat destruction leading to the extinction of species.
What is one adaptations seedlings develop to compete for light?
Fast vertical growth
What type of seed dispersal involves animals?
Animal-dispersed
What is the process called when a dormant seed becomes active and begins to grow?
Germination
Preventing erosion and cycling nutrients
How does climate change affect forests?
By increasing temperatures and altering rainfall patterns.
How do trees aid in regulating the water cycle?
Slow down rainfall, filter out pollutants, ensure groundwater replenishment
What term describes the mechanism seeds used to survive unfavorable conditions?
Seed Dormancy
Name two requirements for seed germination.
Water and Oxygen
Name one thing trees provide us.
Food, oxygen, paper, lumber, etc.
Name a human activity that contributes to deforestation.
Agriculture
Climate change (littering, polluting)
Logging
Urban Sprawl
What ecological role do mature trees play in forests?
Providing habitats and food sources for animals and insects.
What is the stage of the tree cycle where the tree is typically 1-4 inches in diameter?
Sapling
Describe what happens to a seed once it absorbs water.
The seed swells and begins breaking down stored nutrients.
How do trees support biodiversity?
Provide habitat and food for various species.
What forest has been especially vulnerable to illegal logging?
The Amazon Rainforest
How does the Lorax relate to our world today?
-Deforestation at a rapid rate
-Polluting our air
-Destroying habitats
Define deforestation
What challenges do seedlings face as they grow?
Competition for light, water, and nutrients, vulnerability to herbivores, and environmental stresses.
How do trees impact urban heat?
By providing shade and lowering surface temperature.
Explain how indigenous communities are impacted by deforestation.
Taking away their means of food and shelter. Destroying their livelihoods, culture, and identities.
What is mycorrhizae?
A fungus that helps tree root systems grow.