Tunnels in the Snow!

The video explores the discovery of small holes in the snow leading to tunnels, revealing the subnivean zone, a space under the snow that serves as a warm shelter for small animals like voles. This zone is formed by snow accumulating on plants and rocks, creating air pockets. It provides safety from predators, as most are too large to enter. The subnivean zone is a hidden world of tunnels and rooms, offering a unique ecosystem for survival during winter.

What did the small holes in the snow lead to?

• A network of tunnels

• A hidden treasure

• A snowman village

• A frozen lake

What is the Sub Nivian zone?

• A type of snowstorm

• A space under the snow created by plants and rocks

• A layer of ice above the snow

• A mountain peak covered in snow

How do small animals like voles benefit from the Sub Nivian zone?

• It allows them to swim

• It gives them extra food

• It helps them fly

• It provides a warm shelter

Why are voles safe from most predators in the Sub Nivian zone?

• Predators can't see them

• Predators are afraid of snow

• Voles are invisible

• Voles can fly away

How do foxes try to catch prey in the Sub Nivian zone?

• By digging tunnels

• By listening for sounds

• By using night vision

• By setting traps