Beaver Ecology

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Which of the following is a way in which beavers transform the landscape for their own advantage and that of other species?

By creating deep water for winter food storage

By building dams and raising water levels (correct)

By trimming trees and branches

By staying warm in their lodges

What is the purpose of beavers harvesting trees and branches?

To build their small houses

To stay warm in their lodges

To create a food reserve for winter

To stimulate the growth of willows, cottonwood, and aspen (correct)

How do beavers stay warm in their lodges during winter?

By trimming trees and branches

By having an underwater food reserve of branches (correct)

By building dams and raising water levels

By creating deep water for winter food storage

Which of the following animals struggle with winter cold and hunger?

Other animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of beaver ponds in the landscape?

To create protective channels and deep water for winter food storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of beaver ponds?

They create a deep water source for winter food storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of beavers damming streams?

To create protective channels around their lodges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals is known for their ability to transform the landscape?

Beavers Signup and view all the answers

What do beavers use branches for?

To construct their lodges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of beaver lodges?

They are made of branches Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a way in which beavers transform the landscape for their own advantage and that of other species?

What is the purpose of beavers harvesting trees and branches?

How do beavers stay warm in their lodges during winter?

Which of the following animals struggle with winter cold and hunger?

What is the purpose of beaver ponds in the landscape?

Which of the following is a characteristic of beaver ponds?

What is the primary purpose of beavers damming streams?

Which of the following animals is known for their ability to transform the landscape?

What do beavers use branches for?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of beaver lodges?

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