Marty's Trapping Adventures and Challenges

In Alaska's White Mountains, Marty embarks on his trapping season, reflecting on the untouched beauty of the land. He faces challenges from a Wolverine, which previously caused significant damage. Marty sets heavy-duty traps to protect his line, crucial for his future earnings. Despite the fluctuating fur prices, the land holds potential for a productive trapline, as the ecosystem supports the Marten population.

What is Marty’s first catch of the season?

• A wolverine

• A marten

• A moose

• A bear

Why does Marty feel optimistic about the trapline?

• The weather is favorable

• He caught an animal on the first check

• He has new equipment

• He has more helpers this season

What makes Marty’s trapping location unique?

• It is a popular tourist spot

• It is close to a city

• It is a government-protected area

• It has been untouched by humans for 30 years

What does Marty hope to find in the new trap country?

• Rare minerals

• New animal species

• Untouched trapping grounds

• A hidden village

What predator has previously caused Marty trouble?

• A wolverine

• A bear

• A wolf

• A lynx

What is Marty’s strategy to protect his trapline from the Wolverine?

• Hiring a guard

• Using a heavy-duty trap

• Setting up cameras

• Building a fence

How does the 3:30 trap work?

• It snaps shut when triggered

• It releases a tranquilizer

• It emits a loud noise to scare animals

• It uses a net to capture animals

What natural event has changed the landscape of Marty’s trapping area?

• A landslide

• A flood

• A fire

• An earthquake

How does fire affect the ecosystem in Marty’s trapping area?

• It destroys all vegetation permanently

• It creates new habitats for certain animals

• It has no impact on the ecosystem

• It makes the area uninhabitable for animals

What animals benefit from the new growth after a fire?

• Marten and lemmings

• Eagles and hawks

• Deer and elk

• Bears and wolves