What unique aspect do hibernating animals have to adapt to lower oxygen levels?
They have less blood cells.
They have more blood cells.
The are really good sleepers.
Why might bears become violent when preparing for hibernating?
When there are too many bears in one area.
Because they are mean animals.
If there is a shortage in food availability.
True or False: Alpine forests are located in high mountain areas.
True
False
Where do some animals hibernate in the winter?
Pools of water
Rocky edges and mountain tops
Caves and dens
Alpine animals that are more sensitive to cold, _______ to warmer places during the winter.
run
ride
vayage
Why do Mountain goats and alpine ibexes spend the majority of their lives on rock edges and cliffs?
To eat plants and avoid preditors.
They are not very smart.
To have adventures.
True or False: Bears eat up to 20, 000 calories a day to get ready to hibernate for the winter.
False
True
True or False: People should avoid hiking in areas where bears are preparing for winter hibernation.
False
True
True or False: Mountain goats and alpine ibexes spend the majority of their lives on rock edges and cliffs.
False
True
To hibernate means to ___________
climb high in the mountains.
spend the winter sleeping or resting.
stay awake all year round.
What does sensitive mean?
To use your five senses to experience the world.
For something to smell good.
To be easily affected by something or someone than others.
How many years can grizzly bears live in the wild?
20-25 years
50-75 years
10 years
True or False: The alpine forests are located in high altitudes.
False
True
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.
Bears search for sources of food __________.
all day.
every week.
once a day.