1. Pikas are most closely related to which type of animal? (1 mark)
2. Where do pikas live (Identify and describe their preferred ecosystem)? (1 mark)
3. Which two species of Pika are found in Canada? Describe the ranges of each species. (2 marks)
4. Do they migrate? Do they hibernate? How do they deal with the cold and limiting conditions of the alpine tundra environment? What adaptations do they have

to cope with the environment in which they live? (2 marks) 5. What temperature is too hot for pikas? What temperature is too cold? (1 mark)

6. If global temperatures continue to rise, how will the pikas be affected in the summer? (1 mark)
7. If global temperatures continue to rise, how will the pikas be affected in the winter (Hint: think snowpack)? (1 mark)

. What is an indicator species? Do you think pikas are indicator species for climate change? Why or why not? (2 marks)

9. Why would it be appropriate to describe the pika as “being trapped on an island” by climate change? (2 marks)