animals and seasons

Flowers are blooming, birds are laying eggs, and animals are coming out of hibernation. It's warm outside and sometimes rainy. What season is it?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

 Which of these BEST describes how some birds survive when the weather gets cold? 

     

•  a.   They store twigs and sticks in their nest 
•  b. They migrate to a warmer climate 
•  c. They grow more feathers to stay warm in the winter 
•  d. They hide in bushes and wait for warm weather 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Some animals move great distances as the seasons change.  What is this called?

• hibernation
• migration
• habitat
• coloration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

This is a period of deep sleep that occurs in some animals when outside temperatures are cold: ______

• hibernation
• migration

I am an animal that lives in the arctic. Which of the following is an adaptation that will allow me to survive the arctic in the snowy winter?

• thick white fur

• speed

• digging in the ground

• short, fluffy tail

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which season do animals and plants reproduce (have babies)?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Which season will you see living things growing stronger?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Why would animals store their food in the fall?

• To gather midnight snacks

• To prepare for winter

• To make big piles to sleep in

• To prepare for migration

The fur on some animals may get ________ and change color in the winter.

• thicker

• thinner

• stinky

• fluffy

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5