Question

question 2
5 pts
why is it unlikely that a herd of rocky mountain goats would become established in
dinosaur national monument?
rocky mountain goats would not be able to find the right kind of food in dinosaur national
monument.
dinosaur national monument has a large population of predators, such as cougars and
wolves, which would prevent the goats from becoming established there.
dinosaur national monument is too cold for rocky mountain goats to establish a healthy
population size.
rocky mountain goats live in alpine and subalpine habitat above 9000 feet, and dinosaur nm
is at a much lower elevation.

Explanation:

Rocky Mountain goats have specific habitat requirements (alpine/subalpine above 9000 feet). Dinosaur National Monument's lower elevation doesn't match this habitat, making it unlikely for the goats to establish a herd there. The other options are less likely: while food availability and predators can be factors, habitat (elevation - related to alpine/subalpine needs) is a more fundamental and specific reason. Temperature (if too cold) could be a factor but is not as directly tied to the species' typical habitat range as elevation.

Answer:

Rocky Mountain goats live in alpine and subalpine habitat above 9000 feet, and Dinosaur NM is at a much lower elevation.