Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing

What is the main topic of the passage 'Of Feathers, Fat, and Freezing'?

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Black-capped chickadees keep warm in extremely cold temperatures by:

• fluffing their feathers to trap heat

• migrating to warmer areas

• hibernating during winter

• eating more food to generate heat

What is the body temperature of a black-capped chickadee?

Chickadees don't have feathers on their legs or feet because:

• they need to keep their legs and feet cool.

• they have adapted to their environment.

• it helps them in flying.

• it is a genetic trait.

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What adaptation helps chickadees survive in cold weather?

What strategies do chickadees use to survive the cold winters?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Storing food and fluffing feathers

• Changing color

Chickadees manage their energy during the winter months by:

• hibernating throughout the winter.

• migrating to warmer areas.

• storing food and reducing activity.

• increasing their body temperature.

It is important for chickadees to eat enough during the day because:

• they need energy to survive cold nights.

• they have a fast metabolism.

• they store food for winter.

• they migrate long distances.

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In what ways do chickadees prepare for winter?

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By storing food and growing extra feathers

• By hibernating underground

• By changing their diet to include more insects

The main theme of the poem 'Chickadee’s Song' by Joyce Sidman is:

• Nature and its beauty

• The life cycle of a chickadee

• Friendship and community

• Survival and adaptation

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