Bear Behavior and Diet Assessment

A bear and her cubs visit the seaside for the first time. They must feed before the tide returns. Crabs are a primary food source, but they must be cautious of a larger male bear in the area. The male bear detects them, prompting the family to seek safety. Eventually, they move on as the tide comes in, ending their feeding time for the day.

What is the main reason the bear family visits the seaside?

• To enjoy the view

• To teach the cubs to swim

• To find food for the cubs

• To escape predators

Why do the cubs start with smaller crabs?

• They are more abundant

• They are easier to catch

• They are less likely to bite

• They are more nutritious

What percentage of the bear's diet comes from the beach during spring?

• All of it

• Half

• One quarter

• Three quarters

What is the main threat posed by the adult male bear?

• He wants to play with the cubs

• He is looking for food

• He is protecting his territory

• He is lost

How do the cubs know it's time to seek safety?

• They feel the ground shake

• They smell danger

• They hear a warning call

• They see the male bear

What sense does the male bear use to detect the intruders?

• Smell

• Taste

• Hearing

• Sight

What action does the male bear take to mark his territory?

• He scratches a tree

• He digs a hole

• He roars loudly

• He leaves a scent mark

Why do the cubs have to settle for a takeaway lunch?

• The male bear took their food

• They found a better spot

• They are too tired to hunt

• The tide is coming in

What natural event ends the feeding time for the bear family?

• The sunset

• A storm

• The tide coming in

• The arrival of other animals