The Deciduous Forests of Europe
In The Deciduous Forests of Europe, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the forests of Eastern Europe burst into life in spring. Newly hatched Mandarin ducks take a great leap from their tree-hole nest. Watch them soar one by one to the ground and land safely on the leaves piled below. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: How are broad-leaf trees different from conifers?
A: Their large, flat leaves trap more light than needles do; their leaves are edible, providing food for animals; they lose their leaves in fall.
Q: Describe a food chain shown in the video.
A: Caterpillars eat leaves, then birds eat the caterpillars.
Q: Which setting is safest for the ducklings: tree, ground, or water?
A: Student responses will vary.
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