A) To disturb the animal's habitat. B) To understand the animal's behavior and movement. C) To identify the animal but ignore its activities. D) To capture or harm the animal.
A) Erase the track to prevent others from seeing it. B) Identify the track type and species if possible. C) Guess what animal made it. D) Immediately follow the tracks.
A) The pattern of footfalls as an animal moves. B) The physical appearance of the animal's foot. C) The sound the animal makes while walking. D) The speed at which the animal is moving.
A) Gallop B) Pace C) Trot D) Bound
A) The length of the footprint. B) The angle of the track relative to the direction of travel. C) The width of the trackway. D) The depth of the track in the substrate.
A) The tracking tools being used. B) The animal's habitat. C) The surface on which the tracks are found. D) The animal's diet.
A) Hard-packed snow B) Dry sand C) Mud D) Dry rock
A) Only the animal's size. B) Nothing useful about the animal. C) Only the animal's age. D) Diet, health, and sometimes species.
A) A series of consecutive tracks left by an animal. B) A single, isolated footprint. C) An area where animals frequently feed. D) A collection of animal bones.
A) By comparing track size to known averages for the species. B) By measuring the distance between trees. C) Track size is not related to animal size. D) By looking at the color of the surrounding vegetation.
A) The hind foot lands directly on top of the front foot. B) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. C) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot. D) The feet never overlap.
A) The hind foot lands directly on top of the front foot. B) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. C) The feet never overlap. D) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot.
A) Ruler or measuring tape B) Binoculars C) Compass D) Shovel
A) Erase them after you examine them. B) Only photograph them. C) Only measure them. D) Photograph, measure, and sketch them.
A) Chase after the animals to get a closer look. B) Leave food scraps for the animals. C) Make loud noises to scare away predators. D) Move quietly and avoid approaching animals.
A) The weather forecast for next week. B) The gait pattern. C) The size and shape of the track. D) The location where the track was found.
A) Early morning or late evening B) During heavy rain C) Any time, it doesn't matter. D) Midday when the sun is strongest
A) Extra toes on the leg of some animals. B) Small horns on the feet of some animals. C) Sharp claws used for climbing trees. D) Patches of fur on the paws.
A) The animal's speed B) All of the above C) The animal's weight D) The substrate
A) The print is very clear and easy to identify. B) Hind foot lands precisely in the print of the forefoot C) The animal is moving in a straight line. D) The animal is moving directly towards you.
A) Practice in the field and consult field guides. B) Only reading books about tracking. C) Guessing based on intuition. D) Only watching videos online.
A) Faded color and blurry edges. B) Filled with debris and leaves. C) Sharp edges and undisturbed substrate. D) Located in a frequently traveled area.
A) The animal was moving very quickly. B) The animal was trying to hide its tracks. C) The animal was injured or carrying something. D) The substrate was very soft.
A) Take matters into your own hands. B) Ignore it to avoid getting involved. C) Move the evidence to protect the animals. D) Report it to the appropriate authorities.
A) Retractable claws, four toes B) Non-retractable claws, five toes C) Non-retractable claws, four toes D) Retractable claws, five toes
A) Retractable claws, four toes B) Non-retractable claws, four toes C) Non-retractable claws, five toes D) Retractable claws, five toes
A) The process of animals naturally wearing down their paws. B) Making tracks look older than they are. C) Identifying the age of the animal that made the track. D) Estimating how long ago the track was made.
A) The animal's current location. B) The exact number of animals crossing. C) The time of day the animal likely crossed. D) The animal's favorite food.
A) Offer bears food to gain their trust. B) Run away if you see a bear. C) Carry bear spray and make noise. D) Walk quietly and try to avoid bears.
A) Assume all tracks in an area are from the same animal. B) Rely on intuition to identify tracks. C) Practice regularly and use a field guide to compare. D) Only track in areas with limited species. |