hibernation, migration, and dormacy

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a state in which some animals go into a deep sleep during winter to conserve energy when food is scarce.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another, often to find warmer temperatures or food.

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What does dormancy mean?

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Dormancy is a period when a plant or animal is inactive or not growing, often in response to cold weather.

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Why do ducks and geese migrate south in winter?

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They migrate south because the ponds and lakes they rely on for food and water ice over.

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Give an example of an animal that migrates.

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Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico.

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What happens to trees in winter?

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Many trees become dormant, losing their leaves and conserving energy.

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What is one way animals survive winter?

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Animals can survive winter by migrating to warmer areas or hibernating.

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What is the main reason animals migrate?

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Animals migrate mainly to find food, water, and warmer temperatures.

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What is an example of dormancy in plants?

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A tree losing its leaves in winter and not growing until spring is an example of dormancy.

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What do we call the movement of wildebeest in search of food and water?

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This movement is called migration.