Trees
The Beetles
Agriculture
Bonus
100
Scientists study these to determine which types will grow best in changing climates.
What are tree species?
100
What is a mountain pine beetle?
100
The growing season in many regions is longer, which allows farmers to grow these.
What are new crops?
100
This type of temperature causes fruit trees to bloom too early
What is warmer?
200
This natural disaster is becoming more frequent and severe due to higher temperatures, droughts, and dry conditions.
What are wildfires?
200
The beetle has killed millions of this type of tree.
What are pine trees?
200
These insects are crucial for pollination, but their populations are declining due to warmer winters and extreme weather.
What are honeybees?
200
Farmers are working with these individuals to help protect honeybee populations.
Who are beekeepers?
300
Cutting down forests at a large scale for farming or development is known by this term.
What is deforestation?
300
The beetle has killed millions of trees in pine forests throughout these two provinces.
What is Alberta and British Columbia?
300
The decline in honeybee health and populations can lead to lower crop yields for these types of crops.
What are fruits, vegetables, and other plants?
300
What is Jasper?
400
This is the process by which forests absorb carbon dioxide, helping to fight climate change.
What is carbon capture?
400
The mountain pine beetle infestation leaves behind large amounts of this, increasing the risk of forest fires.
What is dead, dry wood?
400
This resource is strained due to more frequent and severe droughts in Canada’s Prairie provinces.
What is water?
400
These two crops, important in Canada’s Prairie provinces, have reduced yields due to frequent droughts.
What are wheat and barley?
500
This term refers to the variety of plants, animals, and other living things in a forest.
What is biodiversity?
500
The spread of this insect in Canadian forests has led to a weakened forest ecosystem, increasing the risk of these events.
What are forest fires?
500
This term is used to categorize droughts, floods, and heat waves.
What are extreme weather events?
500
Warmer temperatures cause these trees to bloom too early, making them vulnerable to late frosts.
What are fruit trees?