What does hazardous mean?
To have a bad hair day.
To be dangerous.
To be safe.
What are things a person can do to protect themself from UV radiation from the sun?
Wear sunscreen, protective clothing, hat, sunglasses...
We don't need to protect ourselves from the sun.
Wear t-shirts, sandals, shorts...
What makes the alpine forest have an intense environment?
Hot, humid, tropical, & high amounts of precipitation (rain)
High altitude, extremely cold, & permanently frozen ground
High elevation, extreme weather, & dry climate
What grows more easily in the Andes Mountains than other vegetables?
Broccoli
Potatoes
What are some natural ingredients people use to dye clothing different colors?
Tree bark, flowers, plants, bugs
Chemicals, paint, tie dye
Which mountain is higher above sea level than any other place on earth?
Mount Everest
The Alps
Appalachian Mountains
What kinds of foods have starch in them?
Beef, chicken, fish
Rice, bread, potatoes
What does exceptional mean?
Weird or crazy
Unusual or uncommon
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.
Where are alpine forests found?
They are found deep in the jungle.
They are found on small islands.
They are found high up on some of worlds highest mountains.
What are geographcal qualities of alpine forests?
Cold, windy, snowy, rocky, high altitudes, above tree lines.
Cold, snowy, trees, with two main seasons.
Hot, humid, rainy, with many plants and trees.
What does it mean to imagine?
A picture on a computer.
To feel a strong desire.
To form a picture or idea in your mind.
True or False: Alpine forests are located in high mountain areas.
False
True
True or False: Mountain goats and alpine ibexes spend the majority of their lives on rock edges and cliffs.
False
True
The height of a place is called the ____________.
Elevation
A tall building
Altitude
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?
When there are too many bears in one area.
If there is a shortage in food availability.
Because they are mean animals.
What do plants sacrifice in order to live and grow in the alpine forests?
Plants don't need to sacrifice to live in the alpine forest.
Leaves and dirt.
Height and color
What unique aspect do hibernating animals have to adapt to lower oxygen levels?
They have more blood cells.
The are really good sleepers.
They have less blood cells.
What does sacrifice mean?
To buy more things.
To give up something so you can achieve something else.
To do what you want to do no matter who it hurts.