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What is the primary factor that defines an animal's habitat?
What is the primary factor that defines an animal's habitat?
- The climate and temperature of the area
- The availability of resources needed for survival (correct)
- The geographical location on a continent
- The historic presence of that animal
Where are the majority of giant pandas located?
Where are the majority of giant pandas located?
- In southern China near rivers
- In the lowlands of China
- In urban areas of China
- In the mountainous areas of Sichuan Province (correct)
What human activity contributed to the change in the giant panda's habitat from lowlands to mountains?
What human activity contributed to the change in the giant panda's habitat from lowlands to mountains?
- Urban expansion and housing development
- Deforestation and destruction of forests (correct)
- Pollution of water sources
- Overfishing in river areas
What percentage of a giant panda's diet is composed of bamboo?
What percentage of a giant panda's diet is composed of bamboo?
What additional foods may make up a panda's diet besides bamboo?
What additional foods may make up a panda's diet besides bamboo?
How long can pandas eat bamboo each day to maintain their weight?
How long can pandas eat bamboo each day to maintain their weight?
What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions where pandas live?
What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions where pandas live?
What is the status of giant pandas in terms of conservation?
What is the status of giant pandas in terms of conservation?
How do pandas obtain most of the water they need?
How do pandas obtain most of the water they need?
Which province in China is specifically noted as the primary home for giant pandas?
Which province in China is specifically noted as the primary home for giant pandas?
Flashcards
Habitat
Habitat
The place where an animal lives and finds everything it needs to survive, like food, water, shelter, and a place to sleep.
Giant Panda
Giant Panda
A large, black and white bear that lives in bamboo forests in China.
Panda Habitat
Panda Habitat
The natural home of the giant panda, filled with bamboo forests and mountains.
Bamboo
Bamboo
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Omnivores
Omnivores
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Sichuan Province
Sichuan Province
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Endangered Species
Endangered Species
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Extinction
Extinction
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Mountains
Mountains
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Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest
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Study Notes
Habitat Definition
- A habitat is a place that provides everything an organism needs to survive, including water, food, shelter, and a place to sleep.
Panda Habitat
- Giant pandas' natural habitat is the bamboo forests of China.
- Their habitat is located in high mountain areas, primarily in Sichuan Province.
- Pandas used to inhabit lowland areas, but deforestation forced their migration to the mountains.
- Mountainous areas in panda habitats experience heavy rainfall year-round.
Panda Diet
- Pandas primarily eat bamboo (99%).
- They are technically omnivores, meaning they consume both plants and animals.
- Occasional small prey, such as fish or rodents, comprise the remaining 1% of their diet.
- Pandas eat bamboo for up to 12 hours daily to maintain their size, largely deriving their water intake from bamboo.
Panda Conservation
- Pandas are an endangered species, facing potential extinction.
- Their decreasing population underscores the need for habitat conservation efforts by the Chinese government.
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