Surviving in Bear Country

Surviving in Bear Country

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Life Skills

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

In bear country, make your presence known to avoid startling grizzlies. If attacked, playing dead is the best option as running or fighting back is ineffective. A bear expert demonstrates the protective position to adopt during an attack, which involves lying on your belly and covering your neck. This position protects vital areas, and the bear will likely lose interest after a few swipes.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to make your presence known when hiking in bear country?

To make the hike more exciting

To attract the bears

To give bears a chance to notice you and move away

To scare the bears away

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you surprise a grizzly bear and it attacks?

Play dead

Fight back with a stick

Climb a tree

Run away as fast as you can

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is running away from a grizzly bear not a smart idea?

Grizzlies are slow and will not chase you

It is easy to outrun a grizzly bear

Grizzlies can sprint faster than any human

Running makes the bear more curious

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason fighting back against a grizzly bear is not advisable?

Grizzlies are too small to fight

Grizzlies are afraid of humans

Grizzlies are much larger and stronger than humans

Fighting back will make the bear friendly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position should you take to protect yourself when playing dead?

Sit down and stay still

Lie on your back and cover your face

Fall on your belly and cover the back of your neck

Stand tall and wave your arms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome after playing dead during a grizzly bear attack?

The bear will lose interest and move away

The bear will call other bears

The bear will become more aggressive

The bear will stay and watch you