Migration and hibernation

Loons migrate between lakes in the north and ocean coastlines in the south.  What most affects their migration away from the northern lakes?

• changes in seasonal temperature

• changes in the amount of lake water

• changes in the saltiness of the lake water

• human activities such as boating and fishing

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Coyotes do not hibernate in the winter months.  Which statement is NOT true about how coyotes live in the winter?

• Coyotes will grow slowly.

• Coyotes may lose weight.

• Coyotes will not have young.

• Coyotes heart beats will slow down.

Hibernation helps a wood frog live through the winter.  Why do some animals hibernate?  Select TWO answers.

• The animals are tired.

• The animals are warm.

• There is limited food to eat.

• There is little or no rainfall.

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Cardinals live all year in places with cold winters. Why would they wait until spring to have young?

• they are too tired

• to make sure they have enough food for their young

• because they like spring better than winter

• they are too busy hibernating

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A herd of elephants is living on land that has become very dry.  If the elephants cannot find water, are they more likely to hibernate or migrate?  Explain.

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To travel to another location for resources

• Migration

• Hibernation

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A way to deal with a seasonal change such as winter or summer.

• Hibernation

• Migration