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Why are polar bear sightings becoming more common in certain cold countries and regions?
Why are polar bear sightings becoming more common in certain cold countries and regions?
- Because humans are intentionally attracting polar bears with food
- Because humans are encroaching on polar bear habitats
- Due to an increase in the polar bear population
- As a result of global warming affecting their natural habitats (correct)
What is the primary reason for humans arming themselves with rifles in certain areas?
What is the primary reason for humans arming themselves with rifles in certain areas?
- To demonstrate dominance over the polar bear population
- To hunt polar bears for their fur and meat
- To protect themselves from aggression by other humans
- To fend off polar bears in the rare event of an encounter (correct)
What effect is global warming having on the behavior of polar bears?
What effect is global warming having on the behavior of polar bears?
- It is reducing their population due to habitat loss
- It is forcing them to enter areas inhabited by humans in search of food (correct)
- It is making them more aggressive towards humans
- It is causing them to migrate to warmer climates
Why do polar bears not like entering areas inhabited by humans?
Why do polar bears not like entering areas inhabited by humans?