Tunnels in the Snow!

Tunnels in the Snow!

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the structure of a vole's shelter in the Sub Nivian zone.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What would your Sub Nivian shelter look like if you were a vole?

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