Banco de questões: Vocabulário: Animais e Plantas

Imagine you are a tourist visiting an English-speaking country and you want to explore the local wildlife. You come across a guidebook with a list of animals and plants commonly found in the area. Read the following excerpt from the guidebook: 'The intricate web spun by the Garden Spider is a marvel to behold, often found in the corners of abandoned barns. This arachnid is a natural pest controller, feeding on insects that could damage crops. The vibrant plumage of the Scarlet Macaw makes it a sought-after sight in the tropical rainforests, where it can be heard squawking from the treetops. This parrot's diet consists mostly of nuts and fruits, contributing to the dispersal of seeds in the forest.' Based on the excerpt, answer the following questions: 1. Identify and explain the role of one animal and one plant mentioned in the excerpt in the local ecosystem. 2. Discuss the importance of understanding the English names of local animals and plants when interacting with conservationists and scientists in a foreign country.

Leia o poema abaixo e responda à pergunta a seguir: Nas florestas tropicais, a harmonia entre animais e plantas é essencial para a sobrevivência de muitas espécies. As árvores altas fornecem abrigo para macacos, pássaros e insetos, enquanto as plantas no solo oferecem alimento e proteção para pequenos mamíferos e répteis. Este equilíbrio delicado é um exemplo da interdependência na natureza. Com base no poema, qual dos seguintes pares de palavras representa corretamente um animal e uma planta mencionados que ilustram a interdependência descrita?

Consider the following excerpt from a text by author David Attenborough: 'The tropical rainforest is a world of extraordinary diversity. In a single hectare, there may be over 400 different species of trees, all teeming with wildlife. Colourful birds dart among the foliage, while monkeys leap from branch to branch.' Based on the text, what does the author mean by 'teeming with wildlife'?

What is a term Darwin uses to describe the competitive nature of animal life?

Which type of plant does Darwin describe as having 'intriguing mechanisms'?