Winter Survival Strategies of Animals

What is one strategy animals use to survive winter?

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Hoarding

• All of the above

What does the term "frigid" mean in the context of winter?

• Warm

• Cold

• Wet

• Dry

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Which animal uses antifreeze in its body to survive winter?

• Bear

• Snake

• Wood Frog

• Squirrel

What do squirrels rely on to retrieve their stored food?

• Keen memory

• Strong sense of smell

• Sharp eyesight

• Fast speed

What is a common behavior of hoarders during winter?

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Stockpiling food

• Building nests

What is the role of Earth's magnetic field in migration?

• It provides food

• It guides navigation

• It offers shelter

• It increases speed

What do raccoons and skunks rely on to survive during winter?

• Migration

• Stored fat and occasional scavenging

• Hibernation

• Building shelters

What type of insulation do animals like deer and wolves develop for winter?

• Thin insulation

• Dense insulation

• No insulation

• Light insulation

How do arctic foxes and snowshoe hares adapt to winter?

• Grow thicker fur

• Change fur color to white

• Migrate south

• Hibernate

What adaptation helps marine animals like seals and polar bears survive icy waters?

• Migration

• Blubber

• Camouflage

• Hibernation