Migration and hibernation

Loons migrate between lakes in the north and ocean coastlines in the south.  What most affects their migration away from the northern lakes?

• changes in seasonal temperature

• changes in the amount of lake water

• changes in the saltiness of the lake water

• human activities such as boating and fishing

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Coyotes do not hibernate in the winter months.  Which statement is NOT true about how coyotes live in the winter?

• Coyotes will grow slowly.

• Coyotes may lose weight.

• Coyotes will not have young.

• Coyotes heart beats will slow down.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Hibernation helps a wood frog live through the winter.  Why do some animals hibernate?  Select TWO answers.

• The animals are tired.

• The animals are warm.

• There is limited food to eat.

• There is little or no rainfall.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Cardinals live all year in places with cold winters. Why would they wait until spring to have young?

• they are too tired

• to make sure they have enough food for their young

• because they like spring better than winter

• they are too busy hibernating

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

A herd of elephants is living on land that has become very dry.  If the elephants cannot find water, are they more likely to hibernate or migrate?  Explain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

To travel to another location for resources

• Migration

• Hibernation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A way to deal with a seasonal change such as winter or summer.

• Hibernation

• Migration