Grizzlies Return to the Cascades

What is the main goal of the grizzly bear restoration project in Washington's North Cascades?

• To restore a founding population of 25 bears

• To increase tourism in the area

• To promote hunting activities

• To reduce the number of other predators

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Which organizations are involved in the grizzly bear restoration?

• World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace

• United Nations and Environmental Protection Agency

• National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

• Sierra Club and National Geographic Society

What concerns do local orchardists and ranchers have about the grizzly bears?

• They are worried about increased taxes

• They fear the bears will harm their crops and pose a danger to workers

• They believe the bears will attract unwanted tourism

• They are concerned about noise pollution

From which locations are the grizzly bears being relocated?

• Alaska, Nevada, and Utah

• Montana, Wyoming, and interior British Columbia

• Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

• California, Oregon, and Idaho

What is the age range of bears that officials aim to capture for relocation?

• Under 1 year old

• 5 to 10 years old

• 1 to 3 years old

• 2 to 5 years old

What is the 10(j) rule related to the grizzly bear project?

• It designates the bears as an experimental population

• It mandates public approval for each bear relocated

• It limits the number of bears that can be relocated

• It specifies the diet for the bears

How do grizzly bears contribute to the ecosystem according to the text?

• By acting as pets for local residents

• By tilling and aerating soils, spreading seeds

• By controlling the population of smaller mammals

• By attracting tourists which boosts the economy

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What is the estimated time frame for bringing in three to seven grizzlies?

• Within fifteen to twenty years

• Within six months

• Within one to two years

• Within five to ten years

What historical connection do the Skagit Tribe have with grizzly bears?

• They have no historical connection

• They have lived with grizzlies for at least 9,000 years

• They used to hunt grizzlies for sport

• They considered grizzlies as sacred animals

What is the ultimate number of grizzly bears planned to be translocated over the next century?

• More than 500 grizzly bears

• Around 200 grizzly bears

• Less than 50 grizzly bears

• Exactly 100 grizzly bears