Summary - HMH Where are the Black Bears?

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What caused the disappearance of bears from Big Bend National Park in the early 1900s?

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Bears were hunted.

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In which region of Texas do black bears live?

Back

Mountains and Basins.

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What type of chart is best for displaying population data?

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Line Chart.

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Why might acorns be hard to find on the forest floor for bears?

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Bears are competing with other consumers who eat acorns.

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What is the relationship between black bears and birds regarding food?

Back

Competition for food.

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Define 'habitat' in the context of wildlife.

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives and grows.

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What is 'symbiosis'?

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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different species that live together.

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Explain 'commensalism'.

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What are 'acorns' and why are they important for black bears?

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Acorns are the nuts of oak trees and are a food source for black bears.

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What does 'competition' mean in an ecological context?

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Competition refers to the struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.