3.12A Hibernation, Migration, Dormancy

1. Some animals, such as hedgehogs, hibernate. What time of year would you most likely find a hedgehog hibernating?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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2. Some animals, such as monarch butterflies, migrate from north to south during part of the year. What factors in the environment cause monarchs to migrate? Choose TWO answers.

• Too many predators
• Cold temperatures
• Lack of food
• Too much food
• Warm temperatures

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3. A family noticed that the tree in their yard changed in December. Its leaves turned orange and fell off to reveal bare branches. What most likely happened to the tree?

• It became diseased.
• It was growing.
• It became dormant.
• It was overheated.

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4. Which of the following animals would be most likely to migrate for part of the year?

• Animal A, because they may search for warm temperatures.
• Animal B, because they may search for warm temperatures.

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A seasonal movement from one place to another by certain species​ is called ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ ​

• migration
• dormancy
• hibernation

an inactive period for some mammals during the winter season is known as​ ​ (a)  

• dormancy
• migration
• hibernation

a period of time when a plant stops growing to conserve energy is known as (a)  

• migration
• dormancy
• hibernation

What time of year is most common for hibernation and dormancy?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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What conditions could cause a plant to go dormant? Choose TWO answers.

• Sunny weather

• Cold temperatures

• Lack of water

• Plenty of nutrients in the soildordd

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Which observation could tell you that a tree was becoming dormant?

• You notice that the tree is sprouting new green leaves and is a bit taller than the year before.

• You notice that small pink flowers are blooming on the tree.

• You notice that most of the leaves have turned orange and are falling off as winter approaches.

• You notice that the tree is covered in insects, and chunks of the bark are falling off.

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