Yellowstone Wolves Quiz

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Question 1

Of the following, which sequence describes the history of Yellowstone’s wolves?

nearly eradicated by disease; healthy animals introduced; now flourishing
never common; slow growth of population and number of packs
once common; hunted to extinction; reintroduced; now thriving
steady decline in numbers; now close to extinction

Question 2

What is an apex predator?

a predator species that has lost its territory
the species at the top of a food chain
a species that has no competitors
the species that has the greatest effect on the environment

Question 3

Which statement is the best summary of the article’s main point?

Animals can have dramatic and unexpected effects on their environment.
Eliminating the wolves from Yellowstone was a terrible idea.
Taking a predator out of an ecosystem can harm the prey species.
Trying to protect agriculture and livestock can have harmful consequences.

Question 4

According to the video, which is not a result of the wolves’ resurgence in Yellowstone?

less soil erosion into the rivers and streams
warmer winter temperatures
more foxes, beavers, mice, rabbits, bears, and hawks
more movement of deer herds

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