Forest Ecosystems

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Which layer of the forest is primarily responsible for blocking sunlight from reaching the forest floor?

Forest floor
Understory
Canopy (correct)
Shrub layer

Forests play a crucial role in preventing floods by inhibiting the seepage of rainwater into the soil.

False (B)

Name two ways animals aid in seed dispersal within a forest ecosystem.

consumption of fruits and attachment of seeds to fur

Animals that consume both plants and animals are classified as ______.

omnivores Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organisms with their role in the nutrient cycle:

Green Plants = Absorb nutrients from the soil Decomposers = Break down dead organisms into humus Consumers = Obtain nutrients by eating plants or other animals Scavengers = Consume dead animals and keep the environment clean Signup and view all the answers

In a forest food chain consisting of grass, grasshopper, frog, snake, and eagle, which organism occupies the third trophic level?

Frog (B) Signup and view all the answers

A food web is a single, linear pathway showing the flow of energy between organisms in an ecosystem.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides providing timber, name two other valuable products that forests provide.

medicinal plants and resins Signup and view all the answers

The practice of planting more trees, encouraged by both government and private organizations, is known as ______.

afforestation Signup and view all the answers

How do tree roots contribute to maintaining soil fertility in a forest ecosystem?

By binding soil particles and preventing soil erosion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Crown (of a Tree)

The branchy part of a tree above the trunk.

Forest Canopy

The roof over the forest formed by tree crowns.