Response to Changing Seasons SC.3.L.17.1

Since the Chipmunk cannot migrate south, what might it do to survive during the winter?

• hibernate

• shed its fur

• grow wings

• migrate farther north

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Why do animals like snakes need to use less energy in the winter?

• The sun is too bright.

• Snakes have no legs.

• It rains more often.

• There is less food.

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Toward the end of fall, some geese begin to fly south from their home in Canada. Why do geese fly south?

• Geese migrate south to meet up with the rest of their family.

• Geese migrate south to find a warm place to find food.

• Geese migrate south to get away from predators in the north.

• Geese migrate south to find a cool place to hibernate.

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Study the picture of a tree branch. Based on the picture, which season is it?

• fall

• summer

• spring

• winter

Kylie sees that the trees in her backyard look different during different seasons. In summer, the trees seem full and green. In fall, Kylie sees that the leaves are yellow, orange, and brown and begin to fall to the ground. By winter, there are no leaves on the branches. Why do some trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter seasons?

• The wind does not blow.

• There is less sunlight.

• It is very warm outside.

• The sky is cloudy.

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This rabbit’s fur is brown during the summer but turns white during the winter. Why does its fur turn white for the winter season?

• To help it hop faster.

• So it will sleep more.

• To blend in with the snow.

• To help it find more plants to eat.

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Ronnie is making a list of ways some animals survive winter. Here is his list so far: - Migrate long distances - Being less active - Growing thick fur in winter Which of these animal responses could be added to Ronnie’s list?

• giving birth to young

• increase in body fat

• change fur color to dark brown

• growing colorful feathers

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This fern releases its spores in the springtime in order to reproduce. How is the plant able to detect when spring has arrived?

• By detecting changes in temperature

• By sensing the length of daylight

• By responding to increased rainfall

• By feeling the change in soil composition

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