Animal Migration Quiz

What is animal migration?

• The process of animals moving seasonally from one place to another.

• The process of animals staying in one place all year round.

• The process of animals hibernating during winter.

• The process of animals changing their diet.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why animals migrate?

• To find food.

• To find warmer weather.

• To find new friends.

• To breed.

What triggers the instinct to migrate in many animals?

• Changes in daylight.

• Changes in diet.

• Changes in their habitat.

• Changes in their color.

Which of the following animals is mentioned as a migratory animal in the text?

• Lions.

• Whales.

• Elephants.

• Kangaroos.

What do some animals do to prepare for a long migration journey?

• Eat a lot in advance to build up fat stores.

• Sleep for long periods.

• Change their color.

• Build nests.

What are some of the visible cues animals use to know where to go during migration?

• Smells and tastes.

• Natural landmarks and light patterns.

• Magnetic fields.

• Sounds and vibrations.

What are some of the invisible cues animals use to know where to go during migration?

• Stars and magnetic fields.

• Light patterns and sounds.

• Smells and tastes.

• Colors and shapes.

Why is migration considered a dangerous journey for many animals?

• They might get lost.

• They face threats from predators and human-made obstacles.

• They might change their diet.

• They might forget their way back.