Reading Quiz: Going the Distance

Who is Anthony Pagano?

• A polar bear

• A scientist studying polar bears

• A seal

• A helicopter pilot

What is the main threat to polar bears according to the text?

• Lack of food

• Shrinking ice pack

• Predators

• Pollution

How far did the female polar bear travel in a single swim in 2008?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 400 miles

• 600 miles

What device do scientists use to track polar bears?

• Radio collar

• GPS collar

• Microchip

• Satellite phone

Why do polar bears need ice according to the text?

• To build homes

• To hunt seals

• To stay cool

• To find fresh water

What technology did Mr. Pagano's team use to study polar bears?

• Drones

• Video cameras and accelerometers

• Satellite imaging

• Radio collars

What is the purpose of the accelerometers used on the polar bears?

• To track their location

• To detect their movements

• To measure their heart rate

• To monitor their temperature

How many bears were fitted with motion-sensor collars in 2014?

• 4 bears

• 10 bears

• 13 bears

• 15 bears

What is the goal of Mr. Pagano's research on polar bears?

• To find new habitats for polar bears

• To identify the behaviors of bears throughout the year

• To train polar bears for swimming

• To increase the polar bear population

What is the main idea of this text?