SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE SPIRIT BEAR

General facts

●   It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.

●   Its colour comes from an uncommon 31…………….. .

●   Local people believe that it has unusual 32…………….. .

●   They protect the bear from 33…………….. .

Habitat

●   The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.

●   Tree roots stop 34……………. along salmon streams.

●   The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.

●   It is currently found on a small number of 35…………….. .

Threats

●   Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of 36……………… by logging companies.

●   Unrestricted 37……………… is affecting the salmon supply.

●   The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of 38………………. .

Going forward

●   Interested parties are working together.

●   Logging companies must improve their 39…………….. of logging.

●   Maintenance and 40…………….. of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.