- Book One -
LESSON 12. INTRO TO ECOLOGY

GOAL: (1) To discuss basic ecological issues and compare a few common animals.

   I.   Habitats
         i. polar                ____ a. a dry place with very little rain
        ii. alpine               ____ b. a hot, humid place with lots of greenery
       iii. temperate forest     ____ c. a very cold place with snow and no trees
        iv. grassland            ____ d. a semi-dry place with few trees and much grass
         v. tropical rainforest  ____ e. a place with moderate rain, four seasons, and lots of trees
        vi. desert               ____ f. a cold place with pine trees and long winters
       vii. swamp, marsh
          
   II.  Other
         i. common               ____ a. native to a certain place or habitat
        ii. rare                 ____ b. almost extinct, in danger of disappearing
       iii. endangered           ____ c. from a foreign place or habitat
        iv. extinct              ____ d. not so common, somewhat unusual
         v. predator             ____ e. an animal that is hunted or killed by another
        vi. prey                 ____ f. in great numbers, ordinary, often seen
       vii. indigenous           ____ g. an animal that hunts or kills other animals
      viii. exotic               ____ h. no longer existing, gone forever
        ix. mammal               ____ i. unusual, very strange, extraordinary
         x. reptile              ____ j. a warm-blooded animal which nurses its young
        xi. characteristic       ____ k. special quality, unique point, unusual feature 
                                 ____ l. a cold-blooded animal with scales that lays eggs

1. Are any plants or animals are becoming extinct in Japan?
2. Are there any national parks near here?
3. What plants and animals are unique to Japan?
4. How common are salmon in Japanese rivers?
5. What predators does the tanuki have?
6. Are there any tropical forests in Japan?
7. Can you name any plants or animals in Japan that aren't indigenous?

   1. It was marketed by [Pola / Polar] Inc.   2. Keep off the [glass / grass].
   3. I found it in the [desert / dessert].      4. The [prey / play] is done.
   5. [Someone / salmon] died last night.      6. There were many [plants / plans].

     Example 1:  Q: What do gorillas and chimpanzees have in common?
                  A: They both live in the African rainforest. 
                     They both are primates and related to humans.
                     They both have hairy bodies and live in groups.

     Example 2:  Q: What do tigers and eagles have in common?   
                  A: They are both predators. They both move quickly.

     Example 1:  Q: How are gorillas and chimpanzees different?
                  A: Gorillas are bigger than chimpanzees.
                     They are heavier than chimpanzees.
                     Gorillas sleep on the ground, but chimps sleep in trees.

     Example 2:  Q: How are tigers and eagles different?
                  A: Tigers can't fly, but eagles can.
                     Tigers walk on four legs, but eagles use two legs.

Option A - Complete the crossword puzzle here, then
   Write a short essay about your favorite animal.

Option B - (1)  Answer the questions in Exercises #C, #F, and #H.
               (2) Write sentences using the words in Exercise #B.