Hibernation Quiz

What is hibernation?

• A long nap that animals take during winter

• A deep sleep that some animals go into during winter

• A migration that animals undertake during winter

• A process of storing food for winter

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Why do animals hibernate?

• To find more food in warmer places

• To store food for the winter

• To survive the colder winter months when food is scarce

• To prepare for migration

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What do groundhogs do to prepare for hibernation?

• Fly to warmer places

• Store food in their burrows

• Eat as much as possible and gain body fat

• Hibernate in large colonies

How does hibernation help groundhogs survive?

• It allows them to find more food in warmer places

• It helps them store enough food to last all winter

• It slows down their heart and lungs, conserving energy

• It helps them migrate to a better habitat

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What happens to a groundhog's heart rate and breathing during hibernation?

• They speed up

• They slow down

• They stop completely

• They remain the same

How do hibernating animals get energy?

• By eating during hibernation

• By using the energy stored in their body fat

• By waking up to eat every day

• By migrating to find more food

What do hibernating animals use as a source of energy?

• The food they eat during hibernation

• The energy stored in their body fat

• The warmth of other hibernating animals

• The energy from the sun

Which of the following animals can hibernate?

• Birds

• Squirrels

• Hedgehogs

• All of the above

What do bats do during hibernation?

• Fly to warmer places

• Store food in their burrows

• Hibernate in large colonies

• Migrate to find more food