Dormancy, Hibernation, and Migration

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What is the term for a long period of deep sleep that some animals undergo during winter?

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Hibernation

Front

What happens to trees as winter approaches, particularly in relation to sunlight and temperature?

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Trees lose their leaves.

Front

What is the behavior called when animals move from one region to another in response to seasonal changes?

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Migration

Front

What is a common reason animals hibernate during winter?

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To conserve energy when food is scarce.

Front

What is the primary purpose of hibernation for animals?

Back

To survive periods of cold and food scarcity.

Front

What is the difference between dormancy and hibernation?

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Dormancy is a state of reduced metabolic activity, while hibernation is a specific type of dormancy characterized by deep sleep.

Front

What environmental factors trigger hibernation in animals?

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Decreasing temperatures and reduced food availability.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason for hibernation: food scarcity, cold temperatures, or fewer clouds that make rain?

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Fewer clouds that make rain.

Front

What adaptations do animals have for migration?

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Physical changes such as increased fat storage and changes in feather or fur.

Front

What is the term for the seasonal movement of animals from one habitat to another?

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Migration.