Drought

Which is an effect caused by a drought?

• Ponds and streams dry up.

• Animals travel farther to get food.

• Plants dry out and stop producing food.

• All of the above

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Why were the deer close to the ranger station?

• They knew the rangers would feed them.

• Deer are never afraid of humans.

• The rangers were watering the grass at the station, so it was good food for the deer.

• The deer were hiding from the mountain lions.

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The word concerned (ninth paragraph) means:

• Excited

• Angry

• Sad

• Worried

Which of the following is a producer (ninth paragraph)?

• Grass

• B. Deer

• C. A mountain lion

• D. A park ranger

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What do you think Ted and Sarah would have done if the newspaper had not predicted rain?

• They would have quit their jobs because the park was in danger.

• They would have talked to the other rangers to come up with a plan to help the park

• They would have closed the park.

• They would have tried not to think about the drought.

In your own words, tell me how a drought can impact an ecosystem:

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