Red Scar and Tun Brook Woods

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/red-scar-and-tun-brook-woods

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. How big is Red Scar and Tun Brook Woods?Approximately 100 acres
2. What is the location?Lancashire, England
3. What is the dominant landscape?Woodland with streams and varied topography
4. What kind of trees grow in Red Scar and Tun Brook Woods?Oak, ash, and birch trees grow here, along with ferns, mosses, and many wildflowers.
5. Where is Red Scar and Tun Brook Woods located?The woods are in Lancashire, England, covering about 100 acres.

Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Hydrology: The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth.
Anthropogenic: Originating in human activity.
Flora and Fauna: The plants and animals of a particular region or time.