Andes, Rockies, and Himalayan Ecosystems

What role do guanacos play in the Andes Mountains ecosystem? (Select all that apply.)

• browser

• grazer

• omnivore

• secondary consumer

Answer explanation

Guanacos are grazers and browsers.

What animal in the Andes Mountains would be at the top of the food chain?

• Pumas

• Rats

• Bears

• Guanacos

Answer explanation

Pumas are the top predator in the Andes Mountains.

What adaptations do grizzly bears have that make them able to survive in their ecosystem?

• They are herbivores.

• They are omnivores.

• They are producers

• They are carnivores.

Answer explanation

Grizzly bears are true omnivores and can survive on plants, berries, and small and large animals.

What does a mountain ecosystem host?

• one ecosystem with a variety of plants

• three or more ecosystems which can’t host plant life

• three or more distinct ecosystems

• one ecosystem with a variety of wildlife

Answer explanation

Mountains are not limited to a single ecosystem. A single mountain usually hosts three or more distinct ecosystems.

It is called a land of “extremes” because of strong winds and very cold weather.

• subalpine ecosystem

• alpine ecosystem

Answer explanation

the alpine ecosystem has strong winds and very cold weather.

It is found right below the tree line.

• subalpine ecosystem

• alpine ecosystem

Answer explanation

Subalpine ecosystems are found right below the tree line

Why are golden eagles successful hunters? (Select all that apply.)

• They are fast.

• They are able to use echolocation.

• They are strong.

• They are able to move quickly.

Answer explanation

Golden eagles are fast, agile, and strong, making them successful hunters.

How do markhors get the energy they need to perform their life functions?

• They are carnivores and eat large animals, such as snow leopards.

• They are skilled hunters that eat small ground mammals for energy.

• They are herbivores that consume grasses and plants for energy.

• They are able to use a chemical reaction to convert the sun’s energy.

Answer explanation

Markhors are herbivores that consume grasses and plants for energy.

Which statement accurately describes an adult snow leopard? (Select all that apply.)

• They are predators.

• They generally live in large groups.

• They can convert energy from the sun into nutrients.

• They can climb up and down very steep slopes.

Answer explanation

The snow leopard is a predator that can climb up and down very steep slopes.

Which of these are species of wild goats? (Select all that apply.)

• Ethiopian walia ibex

• Himalayan moschus

• Himalayan markhor

• Ethiopian marmot

Answer explanation

The Ethiopian walia ibex and the Himalayan markhor are species of wild goats.