Yellowstone: Ranger Training

What is the main reason why plants look different?

• They need different nutrients to grow

• They have different types of roots

• They have different types of leaves

• They live in different environments

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What is the underground lava in Yellowstone called?

• Magma

• Geysers

• Super volcano

• Chamber of magma

What is the purpose of a park ranger in Yellowstone?

• To take care of the plants

• To answer visitors' questions

• To study the animals

• To protect the geysers

What type of trees are most common in Yellowstone?

• Maple trees

• Pine trees

• Willow trees

• Sagebrush plants

How do conifer trees in Yellowstone survive the freezing winters?

• By losing their leaves

• By growing long roots

• By having waxy leaves

• By living in sunlight

What is the special feature of sagebrush plants that help them survive in dry conditions?

• Long roots

• Waxy leaves

• Pointed leaves

• Year-round leaves

Where do willow trees in Yellowstone prefer to grow?

• In wetlands

• In forests

• In drylands

• Near geysers

Why can willow trees get all the water and nutrients they need from the soil near rivers and streams?

• The soil is very moist

• The soil is very dry

• The soil is very hot

• The soil is very cold

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What is the biggest challenge for plants living near geysers in Yellowstone?

• Lack of sunlight

• Extreme heat

• Flooding

• Lack of water

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What is the special feature of cudweeds and other plants that allow them to survive in hot soil near geysers?

• Long roots

• Waxy leaves

• Year-round leaves

• Special roots