Tunnels in the Snow!

What kind of animal is a vole?

• A type of bird

• A small rodent

• A large fish

• A kind of plant

What does the word "subnivean" mean?

• Above the snow

• Inside the snow

• Below the snow

• Next to the snow

How do plants and rocks help make spaces under the snow?

• They melt the snow

• They act like tiny umbrellas

• They push the snow away

• They make the snow harder

Why is the subnivean zone a good place for small animals in winter?

• It is very cold

• It is easy for predators to find them

• It is a warm and safe shelter

• It has no food