Hibernation

Which of the following statements is true as a reason that some animals hibernate?

• There is not enough space for them to live in.

• There is not enough food for them to eat.

• The temperature is too cold for them to be outdoors.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of these animals is a true hibernator in Lithuania?

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In true hibernation, which of the following bodily functions are reduced greatly?

• heart rate

• body temperature

• breathing rate

• all of there choices are correct

True or false. All activity stops in a hibernating animal during the hibernation period.

• ture

• false

The raccoon is an animal that may stay in its den living off of stored body fat during a short period of cold temperatures. Is it a hibernator?

• yes

• no

Are hibernating animals inactive throughout hibernation?

• yes

• no

Which of the following factors is probably the most important one in causing animals to come out of hibernation?

• air temperature

• amount of daylight

• amount of food available

Why do animals need to hibernate?

• To build body fat

• To conserve energy

• To stay warm in the winter

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What happens to an animal/s body during hibernation?

• Temperature increases

• Temperature decreases

• Heart rate increases

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which animals are more likely to hibernate?

• Smaller animals

• Larger animals

• Fat animals