Our Planet Part II Real

What event can occasionally transform a desert into a green landscape?

• Heavy snowfall

• constant sunshine

• A cloudburst once a decade

• Frequent rainfall

Which animal is known for its large herds in the Serengeti?

• Lions

• Wildebeest

• Elephants

• Cheetahs

Only (a)   male cheetahs patrol the entire area

Which is NOT a trait of the cheetahs?

• They work together to hunt.

• They are instinctual hunters.

• They have retractable claws.

• They have a flexible spine.

• They are omnivores.

(a)   for grasslands has been steadily disappearing.

What led to the near extinction of bison in North America?

• Natural predators

• Climate Change

• Forest fires

• Human hunting

Less than how many bison remain today?

• less than 200 bison

• less than 10,000 bison

• less than 40,000 bison

• less than 30,000 bison

When bison number decreased, 90% of the prairie was also lost. Which of these could NOT have been a factor that contributed to the loss of prairie land?

• Bison were primarily grazers.

• Bison predator numbers decreased.

• Humans cleared land for settling and farmland.

• Bison prey numbers increased.

The Blue Alcon lays its eggs on the (a)   plant

What unique strategy do Alcon blue caterpillars use for survival?

• Eating other insects.

• Hiding under leaves.

• Flying early.

• Mimicing ant larvae.