Texas Science Chapter 8: Lesson 1

What is one way animals survive during a cold, snowy winter?

• By eating more food

• By hibernating

• By staying awake all night

• By moving to colder places

What is migration?

• Staying in one place

• Moving from one place to another

• Eating more food

• Sleeping through winter

Why do birds fly south in the fall?

• To find more food

• To escape predators

• Due to seasonal changes in temperature and daylight

• To find new friends

What do monarch butterflies do during migration?

• Fly alone

• Stop each night to rest

• Eat only flowers

• Stay in one place

What happens to an animal's body when it hibernates?

• It becomes more active

• Its heart beats faster

• It lives off fat and stored energy

• It eats more food

Which animals are mentioned as grassland animals?

• Lions and tigers

• Zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests

• Bears and wolves

• Elephants and giraffes

What do animals need to survive in grasslands?

• Snow and ice

• Grass and water

• Sand and rocks

• Trees and mountains

What is hibernation?

• A time of increased activity

• A time of rest or deep sleep through winter

• A time to migrate

• A time to eat more food

How do monarch butterflies know when to migrate?

• By following other animals

• By using clues from their environment

• By guessing

• By waiting for a signal

What allows an animal to survive without daily food during hibernation?

• Eating more before hibernation

• Storing energy as fat

• Drinking lots of water

• Staying awake all winter