Truffula Taxonamy
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in an ecosystem.
What type of pollution came from the Once-ler's factory?
Air, water, and land pollution.
Why did the Bar-ba-loots eat Truffula fruit?
It was their main source of food.
What is a natural resource?
A material from nature used by humans.
What does the Lorax mean when he says, 'I speak for the trees'?
He defends nature, which can't speak for itself.
Why are Truffula trees important to the forest?
They provide food and shelter to many species.
How does deforestation harm animals?
It destroys their homes and food sources.
What is adaptation?
A trait that helps an organism survive.
What kind of resource was the Truffula tree?
Renewable (if managed sustainably).
What can kids do to help the environment?
Recycle, plant trees, reduce waste, conserve energy.
What happens when one species goes extinct in a food chain?
It disrupts the balance and affects other species.
What is one way humans harm the environment in real life?
Littering, overfishing, or burning fossil fuels.
What might happen if an animal loses its food source?
It may migrate, adapt, or die off.
What is sustainability?
Using resources in a way that doesn't run out.
Why is Earth Day important?
It reminds us to protect the planet.
What is a producer in an ecosystem?
An organism (like a plant) that makes its own food.
What is the greenhouse effect?
Heat is trapped in Earth's atmosphere by gases like CO2.
What kind of consumer are the Bar-ba-loots?
Primary consumers (they eat plants).
Was the Thneed a need or a want?
A want - people didn't need it to survive.
What is an environmental activist?
Someone who works to protect nature.
Which organisms in The Lorax depended on the Truffula trees?
Bar-ba-loots, Swomee-Swans, and Humming-Fish.
What message does the Once-ler's story teach about the environment?
Greed can lead to destruction if we don't care for nature.
Why did the Bar-ba-loots get sick?
They were starving due to deforestation.
How could the Once-ler have made Thneeds sustainably?
By planting more trees and limiting production.
How can science help us protect the Earth?
It helps us understand problems and find solutions.