Read about it: Migration and Hibernation

What does it mean for an animal to hibernate?

• Hibernation is a period of active hunting for food.
• To slow their body processes. They do not eat or move for several months

• Hibernation is a time for animals to reproduce.
• Hibernation means migrating to warmer climates.

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When do animals hibernate?

• Animals hibernate in winter and there is no food available

• Animals hibernate in autumn.
• Animals hibernate in spring.
• Animals hibernate in summer.

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What is Migration? and when do animals migrate?

Sentence stem: Migration is... Animals migrate when....

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What does it mean for a plant to become dormant?

• The plant increases its metabolic activity to thrive.
• The plant produces flowers and seeds continuously.
• The plant grows rapidly to adapt to new conditions.
• to be inactive for an extended period of time. Meaning they stop growing for awhile

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How is Dormancy and Hibernation similar?

Sentence Stem: Dormancy and hibernation are similar because.......

Hint: Think of how much energy is being used.

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When plants are going through the dormancy process, what are they doing?

• Plants are growing rapidly and absorbing nutrients.
• Plants are producing flowers and seeds.
• Plants are undergoing photosynthesis continuously.
• Plants are resting and saving energy. they use the nutrients stored in their roots and stems for energy.

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What helps plants leave the dormancy stage?

• Soil nutrients and minerals
• Pest control measures
• Plant hormones and growth regulators
• Increased rain in the spring and warmer temperatures

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What signals animals to come out of hibernation?

• Increased food supply and rainfall.
• Rising temperatures. precipitation and increased daylight.

• Heavy snowfall and cold winds.
• Decreasing temperatures and shorter nights.