Seasonal Changes of Plants & Animals

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a period when some animals sleep for a long time during winter to save energy.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen.

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What does dormancy mean for plants?

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Dormancy is when plants stop growing and lose their leaves in winter to survive cold weather.

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What is an example of an animal that hibernates?

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Bears are an example of animals that hibernate.

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Why do some animals hibernate?

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Animals hibernate to escape the cold and to conserve energy when food is scarce.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an animal or plant that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is an example of an animal that uses camouflage?

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Chameleons change color to blend in with their surroundings.

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What happens to trees in winter?

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Many trees lose their leaves in winter as a way to conserve water and energy.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another to avoid being eaten.

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What is seed dispersal?

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Seed dispersal is the way seeds are spread away from the parent plant to grow in new places.