Deodar forests

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/deodar-forests

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Cedrus deodara
2. What is the primary habitat?Western and Central Himalayan mountain ranges
3. What are Deodar forests and where do they grow?Deodar forests are big forests of Cedrus deodara trees that grow in the Western and Central Himalayas, usually between 1,500 and 3,200 meters high. They thrive in cool, moist mountain air.
4. Why do Deodar trees help prevent landslides in the Himalayas?Deodar trees have deep, wide roots that hold the steep mountain soil together. This helps stop landslides and keeps the ground from washing away.

Altitudinal Band: A specific range of elevations where certain species thrive due to environmental conditions.
Symbiotic Relationship: A close, long-term interaction between two different biological species.
Carbon Sequestration: The process by which trees absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Watershed Protection: Preserving forests that help maintain the quality and flow of water sources.