What was the initial mystery that Max Lambert encountered at the Alpine Lake?

Investigating Newt Population Decline

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A new species of bird discovered
A sudden increase in fish population
Dead rough-skinned newts with no clear cause of death
Unusual plant growth around the lake
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Lambert find when he first started his investigation?
A decrease in water levels
Newts with unusual red markings and sores
A thriving population of newts
An increase in dragonfly population
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Lambert discover about the newts' food availability?
The food sources were contaminated
The newts were eating more than usual
There was plenty of food available for the newts
The newts were starving due to lack of food
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What physical condition did Lambert observe in the dead newts?
They had bright colors
They were emaciated and bloated
They were unusually large
They were covered in algae
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What potential cause did Lambert consider for the newt deaths?
A new predator in the area
An increase in human activity
A sudden drop in temperature
Climate change triggering a dormant pathogen
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Lambert do to gather more information about the newts' condition?
He fed them different types of food
He swabbed their stomachs and toes for pathogens
He observed them from a distance
He tagged the newts with GPS trackers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What broader environmental issue does Lambert's study aim to address?
The impact of tourism on wildlife
The effects of climate change and new pathogens
The decline in fish populations
The spread of invasive plant species
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