Ground Hog Day

The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on what date? , in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

• February 4, 1888

• February 30, 1887

• February 2, 1758

• February 2, 1887

The groundhog becomes the bearer of bad news when he sees his _______.

• tail

• shadow

• grandmother

• reflection

Also known as ______, groundhogs belong to a group of large ground squirrels known as marmots.

• fat friars

• ferrets

• burrow diggers

• woodchucks

What is the scientific name for the groundhog?

• Marmota monax

• Sciurus carolinensis

• Tamias striatus

• Castor canadensis

Groundhogs are part of which family of animals?

• Sciuridae

• Canidae

• Felidae

• Ursidae

What is the primary diet of a groundhog?

• Insects

• Fruits and vegetables

• Fish

• Small mammals

Groundhogs are known for their ability to predict the weather. This behavior is an example of what type of scientific study?

• Meteorology

• Ethology

• Ecology

• Geology

Which of the following is a common habitat for groundhogs?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Grasslands

• Tundra

Groundhogs hibernate during the winter. What is the primary physiological change that occurs during hibernation?

• Increased heart rate

• Decreased body temperature

• Increased metabolism

• Increased body temperature

What is the average lifespan of a groundhog in the wild?

• 1-2 years

• 3-6 years

• 7-10 years

• 11-15 years