Multiple choice general knowledge

For your return trip you take a shortcut through the foothills. While winding through a dense crop of evergreens you chance upon a grizzly. She's less than 20 yards away, facing you. What now?

  1. Make a lot of noise to frighten her away.

  2. Stand your ground, keeping your eyes on her.

  3. Retreat slowly, avoiding eye contact.

  4. Run!
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When encountering a grizzly at close range, the correct response is to back away slowly while avoiding direct eye contact, which bears perceive as aggression. Running (D) triggers predatory chase instincts. Standing ground (B) or making noise (A) can be interpreted as challenging behavior. The goal is to de-escalate by showing submission and giving the bear an escape route.

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