Grizzly Bears Research Report

The author stated that grizzly bears may be found in a variety of habitats. Knowing this, which trait best describes grizzly bears as a species? They are....

• able to camouflage well

• flexible or adaptable

• dangerous predators

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why do you think pioneers wiped out much of the grizzly bear population?

• They were afraid of them and the bears killed their livestock.

• They wanted bearskin rugs for their cabins.

• They wanted to be seen as skilled hunters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The author stated that "Currently, the grizzly bear is a protected species under the Endangered Species Act." Why do you think the bear is now a protected species?

• People feel sorry for them.

• People want more of them to live so they can put them into zoos.

• People realize that they are an important part of the food chain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

In the third paragraph, the author stated that, "The bear's diet depend solely on the kinds of foods that are available in the bear's environment." What does this mean?

• Bears eat whatever they can find in any area.

• Bears are picky eaters and will keep traveling until they find their favorite foods.

• Bears always stay in one spot, so they can eat what is there.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The passage stated that mother bears protect their cubs, but father bears may eat them. Why do mother bears protect them and not eat them?

• The father bears may not realize they are family.

• Protecting bear cubs is one of the female bear's instincts.

• Female bears are just nicer than males.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2