Cloud Forest
What is a cloud forest?
A forest high in the mountains that is surrounded by clouds and mist.
What animal is known for living in trees and moving slowly?
A sloth
Why are forests important to protect?
Because they provide food, shelter, and homes
What country did I visit?
Costa Rica
Name one thing I did on the trip?
Wildlife conservation project, hike, etc.
Why is Monteverde(the place where I stayed) always wet?
Because they are almost always surrounded by clouds and moist.
What bird that lives in costa rica is know for its colorful beak?
A Toucan
What does conservation mean?
Protecting nature, wildlife, and habitats.
What region of the world is Costa Rica in?
Central America
How long did I stay in Costa Rica?
3 weeks
Name one animal that lives in a cloud forest?
Snakes, Toucans, Sloths, Pumas, Jaguars, etc.
True or False: Sloths use camouflage to hide from predators
True
What is deforestation?
The cutting of forests.
Name one ecosystem found in Costa Rica?
Hint: Where I stayed
Cloud forest, beach, mangroves etc.
What type of forest did I stay in?
Cloud forest
What kind of weather would you expect in a cloud forest?
What is an animal adaptation?
A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of species living in an area.
Costa Rica has 30 protected national parks, why do you think they have so many?
To protect their wildlife and habitats.
Where in Costa Rica did I stay?
Monteverde/in a cloud forest
Why are cloud forests so important?
They help support biodiversity and provide a home to thousands of plants and animals.
What do bright colors in the wild signify?
Danger, or something poisonous
What would happen if too much forest disappears?
Animals will lose their habitats and some species may become endangered.
Costa Rica is famous for having a lot of what?
Biodiversity, plants/animals, etc.
What was the main purpose of my trip?
To learn more about and to help wildlife conservation efforts.