American-Canadian Border and Wildlife

The video explores the US-Canada border, highlighting its diverse habitats and wildlife. It follows a red-tailed hawk migrating south and a meadow vole foraging at the border. The narrative illustrates the interaction between predator and prey, emphasizing the border's role as a natural corridor.

What is the total length of the American-Canadian border?

• 4,500 miles

• 5,525 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 7,000 miles

Which geographical features does the American-Canadian border cross?

• Deserts and plateaus

• Great Lakes and Rocky Mountains

• Valleys and hills

• Forests and rivers

In which region does the border bisect the foothills of the Cascade Mountains?

• Between Maine and Quebec

• Between Alaska and Yukon

• Between Ontario and Manitoba

• Between Washington and British Columbia

What advantage does the clear-cut area provide for hunters?

• It provides shelter from the wind

• It offers a scenic view

• It offers an unobstructed flyway

• It has abundant water sources

Where does the red-tailed hawk migrate from?

• Mexico

• Alaska

• Canadian summer breeding grounds

• Southern United States

What is the primary diet of the red-tailed hawk during its migration?

• Fish

• Small mammals like voles

• Insects

• Fruits and berries

What is the main activity of the meadow vole in late fall?

• Hibernating

• Migrating south

• Foraging for food

• Building nests

Why is the vole's foraging behavior significant for the hawk?

• It allows the vole to migrate

• It provides a critical protein source for the hawk

• It helps the vole avoid predators

• It helps the vole find shelter