Plants and Animals Respond to Changing Environments

What is it called when animals move to another location when seasons change? (page 194)

• hibernate

• molt

• migrate

• camouflage

What is it called when animals stay in a state of rest during winter when there is a shortage of food? (page 195)

• hibernate

• molt

• migrate

• camouflage

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What is it called when animals shed and grow their body covering as seasons change? (page 195)

• hibernate

• molt

• migrate

• camouflage

How do some plants and trees survive and protect themselves during the cold winter? (page 196)

• They go dormant.

• They hibernate.

• They grow flowers.

• They migrate.

Why is it important for animals to have adaptations when seasons change? (page 194)

• to help them become stronger

• to help them grow

• to help them change colors

• to help them survive

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Why do arctic foxes have white fur during winter when there is snow? Hint: Think about what white fur and snow have in common. (Infer)

• White fur helps the foxes stay dry.

• White fur helps the foxes camouflage and harder to see in the snow.

• White fur keeps the foxes warmer.

• White fur is thicker.

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What is this animal doing to survive during winter? (page 195)

• growing

• molting

• hibernating

• migrating

How does an increase in mosquitos impact other animals in Denali National Park in Alaska? (page 193)

• There are more yellow-rumped warblers because they eat mosquitos.

• There are more caribou because they eat mosquitos.

• There are more northern goshawks because they eat mosquitos.

• There are more beavers because they eat mosquitos.

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Which part of the caladium stores food and water to help the plant survive while it is dormant? (page 196)

• leaves

• flowers

• stems

• roots

What is a trait that helps a living thing survive when its environment is changing? (page 194)

• evaporation

• demonstration

• explanation

• adaptation

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