Hibernation, Dormancy, and Migration

What time of year is most common for hibernation and dormancy?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

What conditions could cause a plant to go dormant? Choose TWO answers.

(a)   (b)  

• A. Sunny weather

• B. Cold temperatures
• C. Lack of water
• D. Plenty of nutrients in the soil

• E. Mild temperatures

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9. Which observation could tell you that a tree was becoming dormant?

• 1. You notice that the tree is sprouting new green leaves and is a bit taller than the year before.

• 1. You notice that small pink flowers are blooming on the tree.

• 1. You notice that most of the leaves have turned orange and are falling off as winter approaches.

• 1. You notice that the tree is covered in insects, and chunks of the bark are falling off.

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Which of the following does NOT correctly describe an animal’s migration habits?

• 1. Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico to escape cold winters.

• 1. Humpback whales migrate to warmer waters to raise their young.

• 1. Wildebeest migrate away from dry areas to search for sources of water.

• 1. Squirrels migrate to colder areas in winter to find more sources of food.

Match the following

• Temperature

• a period of time when a plant stops growing to conserve energy

• Precipitation

• an inactive period for some mammals during the winter season

• Dormancy

• rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• Hibernation

• a seasonal movement from one place to another by certain species

• Migration
  

• the amount of thermal energy in the atmosphere

What is a common reason for animals to migrate?

• To escape predators

• To find food and favorable climate

• To find a mate

• To establish territory

Which of the following is a sign that a plant is entering dormancy?

• The plant begins to produce fruit

• The plant's flowers bloom

• The plant grows new branches

• The plant's leaves turn brown and fall off

Polar bear mothers creating a den and becoming very inactive during the winter months with their cubs.

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Estivation

Which animal displays migratory behavior?

• geese 
• moose
• deer
• wild hog 

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Grey Whales move between cold waters where they feed, to warm waters where they give birth.

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Estivation