Migration, Hibernation, and Dormancy Quiz

When an animal uses less energy for a short time because of a quick change in temperature, this is called (a)   .

• migration

• hibernation

• dormancy

What is moving to a new location to escape cold temperatures or to find food and water?

• migration

• hibernation

• dormancy

The ant goes into a deep sleep during the winter months. Its body temperature gets very low. It may sleep for five or six months. The ant is …

• hibernating.

• migrating.

• working.

Why do migration and hibernation occur?

• They occur to meet the basic needs and maintain proper temperature when food is scarce.

• They occur because animals enjoy moving and eating.

• They occur to experience family and precipitation.

• They occur to so animals eat, sleep, and wake up.

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What happens to plants when they go into dormancy?

• start growing new buds

• stop growing to save energy

• take in water and store nutrients

• seeds will produce offspring

What kind of change in the environment can affect how a plant grows?

• temperature and precipitation

• number of leaves

• stars shining in the night sky

• animals that hibernate

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During the winter, there are freezing temperatures and very little rain. How do some plants respond to this change in the environment?

• they hibernate

• they move to a new place

• they become dormant

• they change into a new plant

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A tree at school is dropping its red and brown leaves. What will most likely happen to this tree in the next month?

• it will grow new, green leaves

• nothing will change

• it will stop growing during the cold months

• it will put on warm clothing

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Which of the following is a reason why animals hibernate?

• To escape predators

• To conserve energy during food scarcity

• To enjoy the cold weather

• To migrate to warmer areas

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What is the primary purpose of plant dormancy during winter?

• To attract pollinators

• To conserve water and nutrients

• To produce more seeds

• To grow faster

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