Groundhog Day Quiz

What is the name of the most famous groundhog in the United States?

• Punxsutawney Phil

• Squeaks

• Nibbles

• Whiskers

What group of animals do groundhogs belong to?

• Reptiles

• Primates

• Carnivores

• Rodents

What do rodents like groundhogs use to keep their front teeth from growing too long?

• Drink lots of water

• Eat hard nuts

• Brush their teeth

• Chew on sticks and trees

What is the main diet of groundhogs?

• Fish and seaweed

• Meat like insects and grubs

• Plants like grasses, berries, and nuts

• Fruits and vegetables

Where do groundhogs hide, sleep, and raise their families?

• In caves near the river

• In tall trees

• In abandoned buildings

• In long underground tunnels called burrows

What is hibernation?

• A deep sleep that some animals settle into in order to make it through the winter

• A state of being awake all the time

• A period of intense physical activity

• A time for animals to migrate to warmer places

What is the body temperature of groundhogs when they are hibernating?

• About 5 degrees celsius or 41 degrees fahrenheit

• About 37 degrees celsius or 98.6 degrees fahrenheit

• About 20 degrees celsius or 68 degrees fahrenheit

• About 10 degrees celsius or 50 degrees fahrenheit

Why do groundhogs spend most of the fall eating as much as they can?

• To build up a lot of fat in their bodies for energy while they hibernate

• To prepare for a long journey

• To store food for the winter

• To impress other groundhogs

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