Note: These Challenge Questions coincide with the Spring 2006 Reports Challenge Question #1
From: by way of Journey North <lthurber@mac.com>
Date: Mon Feb 13 2006 - 15:13:18 EST X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.2.3.4
"What do you know about the climate of the monarch's winter habitat from these pictures? In your answer, tell us the clues you see. Also, explain how you think this climate might affect the monarchs."
We can assume from the pictures that it is cool, but not cold in the habitat. We didn't see any signs of snow or ice. We also know it is not too hot, because the scientists are wearing long sleeves and jackets.
There are still green leaves on the trees. It didn't get so cold that the leaves would drop. We could assume that there is adequate rainfall because the trees all look green and healthy.
Since it is warm enough for the butterflies to move, they will need food. We didn't see any flowers, and there are so many butterflies that we think they will have to travel to find food.
Ruby , Tucker, and Phoebe
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