Where are alpine forests found?
They are found on small islands.
They are found deep in the jungle.
They are found high up on some of worlds highest mountains.
What does hazardous mean?
To be dangerous.
To be safe.
To have a bad hair day.
What are geographcal qualities of alpine forests?
Hot, humid, rainy, with many plants and trees.
Cold, snowy, trees, with two main seasons.
Cold, windy, snowy, rocky, high altitudes, above tree lines.
What does it mean to imagine?
A picture on a computer.
To form a picture or idea in your mind.
To feel a strong desire.
Which mountain is higher above sea level than any other place on earth?
The Alps
Appalachian Mountains
Mount Everest
What does breathless mean?
To take deep breaths.
To be able to breathe with ease.
To be unable to take enough air into your lungs.
True or False: Alpine forests are located in high mountain areas.
True
False
What unique aspect do hibernating animals have to adapt to lower oxygen levels?
The are really good sleepers.
They have less blood cells.
They have more blood cells.
To hibernate means to ___________
climb high in the mountains.
spend the winter sleeping or resting.
stay awake all year round.
Why might bears become violent when preparing for hibernating?
If there is a shortage in food availability.
Because they are mean animals.
When there are too many bears in one area.
True or False: Mountain goats and alpine ibexes spend the majority of their lives on rock edges and cliffs.
False
True
What makes the alpine forest have an intense environment?
High elevation, extreme weather, & dry climate
Hot, humid, tropical, & high amounts of precipitation (rain)
High altitude, extremely cold, & permanently frozen ground
The height of a place is called the ____________.
Altitude
Elevation
A tall building
What are things a person can do to protect themself from UV radiation from the sun?
Wear t-shirts, sandals, shorts...
We don't need to protect ourselves from the sun.
Wear sunscreen, protective clothing, hat, sunglasses...
What does sacrifice mean?
To buy more things.
To do what you want to do no matter who it hurts.
To give up something so you can achieve something else.
What do plants sacrifice in order to live and grow in the alpine forests?
Height and color
Plants don't need to sacrifice to live in the alpine forest.
Leaves and dirt.
