Welcome Back Wolves Quiz

What is the main reason that wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone?

• to improve biodiversity

• To increase the number of predators in the area

• To reduce the number of deer in the area

• To increase tourism in the area

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What are ecotourists?

• People who travel to see nature.

• Tourists who stay in eco-friendly hotels

• People who care for animals.

• People who work in national parks.

According to “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone,” ranchers say that when wolves are nearby their cattle —

• Eat less.

• Sleep more.

• Become sick.

• Play with the wolves.

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How do wolves affect the grizzly bear population?

• The bear population grows because grizzly bears eat the prey wolves leave behind.

• Wolves increase the grizzly bear population by providing them with shelter.

• Wolves hunt grizzly bears to keep the population in check.

• Wolves compete with grizzly bears for food, resulting in a decrease in the bear population.

Which sentence best describes a difference in the authors’ views?

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will reduce the elk population, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will not change the elk population.

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will increase the elk population, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will not affect the elk population.

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will help the elk population grow, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will reduce the elk population.

• The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves will help to reduce the elk population, but the author of “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves will cause elks to become endangered.

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