Tracking Monsters myView flashcard

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What is an expert?

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An expert is a person who has special knowledge or ability in a particular area.

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What does the beeping sound indicate in the context of tracking monsters?

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The beeping sound getting louder means that the monster, specifically a Gila monster, is nearby.

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What is a transmitter?

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A transmitter is equipment that makes and sends electromagnetic waves that carry messages.

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What does fragmented mean?

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Fragmented means broken into pieces.

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What is a Gila monster?

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A Gila monster is a large lizard found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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What does nocturnal mean?

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Nocturnal refers to animals that are active during the night.

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What is the habitat of Gila monsters?

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Gila monsters make their homes in deserts, often in underground burrows.

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What is the significance of the beaded lizard?

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The beaded lizard is the only other remaining 'monster lizard' species besides the Gila monster.

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What are burrows?

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Burrows are tunnels or holes dug by animals for shelter or to live in.

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What is the role of radio telemetry instruments?

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Radio telemetry instruments, like beeping boxes and antennae, help track the location of animals.