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Ecosystems

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What to squirrels aid?

Germination

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What is the purpose of hibernation?

Drops Metabolism

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Where do swallows migrate to in winter?

South Africa

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What causes the leaves to change colour in autumn?

hlorophyll breaking down

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Why do decidious trees loose their leaves in winter?

Cope with Reduction of sunlight and lower temperatures

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The name for short life cycle plants like blue bells.

Ephemeral plants

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Name a species that helps provide space in the herb layer and what they do.

Grazing Ponies

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An adaptation of acorns

Bitter/Poisonous tannings to stop grazing animals

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Which nuts are Bitter/Poisonous tannings to stop grazing animals

Acorns

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A tree with deep roots to access nutrients

Oak tree

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How do leaves fall off in winter?

Water to leafs cut off in winter by a seal that forms between the leaf and twig

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How do the leafs change colour in autumn?

Photosynthesis stops, chlorophyll breaks down releasing other pigments.

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Why are the leafs soft?

Less rainfall=don't need waxy cuticle

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Why are oak trees spread horizontally?

Ensures leafs capture sunlight

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Name 3 species that hibernate in winter

Bees, Adders & Hedgehogs

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