Habitats
True or False: Black Spruce Forests need fire to grow
True
True or False: Creating noise pollution is a good way to appreciate nature. Bonus (100 points): Define noise pollution
False, Noise pollution is excessive or disruptive sound in the environment that harms the health of humans and animals
True or False: Animals not adapted to an environment can survive for a long time in a habitat?
False
True or False: The rope should be tight when walking on a rope team?
True
Why should you always keep your tent zipped?
To keep the mosquitoes and other creatures out!
This cold, treeless, plain has frozen soil and very few plants
Tundra
What does leave no trace mean?
Leave a natural space as it was. As if you were never there.
What is an animal adaptation?
A trait or feature that helps an animal survive in its ecosystem
What do you call out to your team when clipping in and out of a carabiner?
Anchor OR Climbing
True or False: You should always run from a bear
FALSE
Give 2 examples of microhabitats. Bonus (100 points): Define what a microhabitat is
Under a rock, under a log, in a puddle, etc. It is a habitat smaller than something like a forest.
Why should you not feed wild animals?
Feeding wild animals may make the dependent on us for survival. It can change their wild behavior
What is the difference between an animal who has sharp canines and flat grinding teeth?
An animal with sharp canines likely eats meat (carnivore) and animals with flat teeth likely eats plants (omnivore/herbivore)
What is a glacier crevasse?
A large crack in the glacier
When having a camp fire, what are 3 important things to consider?
What are you putting in the fire, is the fire contained, did I put the fire out at the end of the night, do I have enough fuel to keep the fire fed?
What are the four things that a habitat provides an animal or plant?
Food, Water, Shelter, Space to Live
Why is it important to leave flowers, rocks, and animal homes where you find them?
It can disturb the balance of the ecosystem. If you take too many flowers, they might not grow back. This is why you don't want to take all of the blueberries on the mountain
Challenge Question: Which adaptation do you think is most important?
No adaptation is better or worse than another. An adaptation is beneficial if it helps an animal survive in its environment.
Name 3 out of 4 of the main pieces of equipment used at the mountaineering school
Helmet, rope, harness, carabiner
Define what a bear can/bear box is
A bear bin/box is a protective case that prevents bears from getting to or eating food brought into the forest.
Describe how climate change increases the amount of forest fires that occur?
Climate change changes the climate and weather patterns. This can cause less rain, leading to drier conditions. When there are drier conditions, trees may die which adds fuel to the dry conditions.
Describe why humans are a part of nature and not apart from nature.
Humans are a part of nature because of our constant influence on the environment. In every way, we are connected to all plants and animals in the habitats around us.
Explain Climate Change. Bonus (200 points): What is the difference between weather and climate?
A long-term shift in global or regional climate patterns, notably a rise in average temperatures and weather changes driven mostly by human activities.
Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get. Climate is the long-term pattern while weather is the actual day to day feel.
Define situational awareness
The awareness of your surroundings and potential dangers that could be around
What three things does a fire need to work? Bonus: What are two ways to build a fire?
A fire needs oxygen, fuel, and ignition! You can build a cabin or a teepee