Plants and animals respond to changing seasons

During what season up north are you most likely to see snow?

• summer

• fall

• winter

• spring

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What season would animals most likely have the most difficult time finding food?

• summer

• fall

• winter

• spring

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What is one thing birds might do when the season changes and there are less resources for it?

• migrate, or fly to a warmer place

• build a warmer nest

• grow colorful feathers

• lay more eggs

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This rabbit's fur changes color each year. What reason best explains this change?

• The rabbit likes both colors and can't pick one

• The rabbit changes to match the changes in the seasons

• The rabbit fur changes when it becomes and adult

• The rabbit only looks like it changes, but it's actually an illusion

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What is one example of how plants change the way they look in response to a change in the season?

• plants get bigger

• plants get smaller

• the leaves change colors in the fall season

• plants grow extra leaves to stay warm

What season would you expect to see plants change the way they look by having new leaves?

• Winter

• fall

• dry season

• spring

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Why do seeds germinate, or grow, during the spring?

• spring is the favorite season of seeds

• there is less sunshine and rain in the spring

• there is more rain and sunshine in the spring

• seeds don't grow in the spring

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During the winter months in northern states, there is often less sunshine. What mostly likely happens to some plants during this time?

• The plants die

• the plants grow even more

• flowers begin to blook

• plants grow their roots deeper

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What is one change that would help animals survive the winter?

• growing a layer of thick fur

• switching from sleeping at night to sleeping during the day

• turning a darker color to help stand out

• losing fur to cool down

What reason best explains why the artic fox changes colors with the season?

• the artic fox like to show off

• it helps the artic fox blend in with their surroundings better

• it makes it easier for people to see it

• it helps to keep it warm

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