Science Quiz

A plant or animal may become dormant in the summer if the weather is too -

• wet and cold

• cloudy

• hot and dry

• windy

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An example of camouflage is

• Humpback whales traveling to warm water to have babies

• Arctic foxes blending into white snow

• Poison dart frogs having bright colors to alert enemies that they are harmful

• Groundhogs going into a deep sleep during winter

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Seasons follow a pattern. What season always comes after winter?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What best explains why many trees lose their leaves once a year?

• The branches are eaten by insects.

• The trees get sick from a disease.

• There is less daylight and temperatures are cooler.

• Snow is heavy and pulls the leaves off the branches.

What are TWO physical changes some animals go through each season? Choose 2 answers.

• Shedding their fur

• Going into a deep rest

• Building a winter home

• Changing their home

These geese are most likely —

• Going on a long distance journey.

• Teaching their babies how to fly during spring.

• Flying as a group to chase away enemies

• Looking for a cave to begin a deep sleep for winter

Which extreme storm can cause erosion to happen quickly?

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Ice Storm

• Hurricane

When an animal hibernates it---

• Eats a lot of food

• Has all its babies

• Gets a lot of rest

• Moves to a new habitat

Which are reasons why animals migrate?

• To have babies

• To find food

• To find warmer weather

• All of the above

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Label the picture of birds flying in the sky.

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion

• Camouflage