ANSWERS

PART 1 - Interpreting Graphics

2. How many nesting sites does a chimpanzee make each evening? (one)
3. How many nesting sites for Gonzo were identified? (6)
4. How many nesting sites for Coco were identified? (6)
5. Which animal preferred to travel closer to the river? (Coco)
6. Which animal preferred to nest in groups? (Gonzo)
7. Which animal traveled a greater distance? (Coco)
8. How many times did Gonzo come in contact with a river? (9 times)

CRITICAL ANALYSIS
During which day of travel did Gonzo most likely meet up and remain with his chimpanzee group? Explain. (Day three. After the second night, Gonzo always nested with the group. Most likely, he encountered the group during his travels on the third day.)

MOVING ON
What are the advantages of this behavior? (find new food and water resources, allow land recovery from chimp impact, encounter new potential mates)
What social advancements helped establish this switch? (agricultural developments, ability to harness water sources)
What were the advantages of remaining in one place? (accept all reasonable answers such as the ability to develop and support more complex villages, ability to increase record of culture)

CURRICULUM LINKS

Biology/Life Science:  Behavior

Geography:  Map Reading, Data Analysis

NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS (Grades 5-8)

Science As Inquiry-Content Standard A

Students should develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry,

Students should develop an understanding about scientific inquiry

Life Science -Content Standard C

Students should develop an understanding of regulation and behavior

History and Nature of Science -Content Standard G

Student should develop an understanding of personal health

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