Virtual Field Trip to the Pinelands

As you watch the video, answer the following questions.

What biome (or biomes) would you classify the pinelands as? Why?
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What does symbiotic mean?
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What is something unique about a pitcher plant and a sundew?
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Why is the pH of the soil in the pineland significant?
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How are the native plants of the pinelands different from the plants that grow where you live?
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How does the pinelands ecosystem differ from other ecosystems in New Jersey? Where you live?
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You have seen quite a few animals today in this video. These animals are native to New Jersey. Have you
seen any of these species in the wild before? (yes or no) ________________________
Pick an animal from the hat on the teachers desk. It will be an animal you have seen today in the video.
Search on the internet for 5 facts about this species to share with the class. You will be presenting these
to the class later, so try to make them interesting.
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What does endangered mean? Is the animal you selected endangered? If so, why?
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Is the animal you selected being affected by habitat loss? Why or why not?
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