HMH Pink Book Science Quiz: Environments and Seasonal Changes

What is an environment?

• Only the living things in an area

• Only the nonliving things in an area

• The living and nonliving things that affect a living thing

• A place where animals hibernate

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Which of the following is an example of an environment affecting an organism?

• A person lifting weights to grow muscles

• A tree changing colors in the fall

• A bird migrating for fun

• A person learning a new language

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Why do some animals migrate?

• To escape from predators

• To find food and better living conditions

• To enjoy different weather

• To find a place to hibernate

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Which of these animals hibernates in the winter?

• Alligator

• Brown bear

• Monarch butterfly

• Dolphin

How is dormancy different from hibernation?

• Dormancy only happens in cold environments

• Dormant animals are more active than hibernating ones

• Hibernating animals do not sleep as much as dormant animals

• Dormant animals move to warmer places

What is the main reason many animals in Florida do not hibernate?

• They do not need to sleep

• The winters are not very cold

• Florida animals do not need food in winter

• They migrate instead

Which is an example of migration?

• A beaver cutting down trees

• A bear sleeping in the winter

• A butterfly flying south for the winter

• A tree losing its leaves in the fall

Why do some trees lose their leaves in winter?

• To save energy and survive the cold

• To attract more sunlight

• To prevent animals from eating them

• To keep growing bigger

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How do plants change their environments?

• By moving to new places

• By using soil and water, and blocking sunlight

• By eating other plants

• By sleeping during the winter

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Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• A man having strong muscles from lifting weights

• A fox having a scar from an injury

• A tree having green leaves

• A plant wilting due to lack of water

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