Winter: Plants and Animals in Winter

The video explains how plants enter dormancy in winter, a state of low activity similar to sleep. It also covers animal hibernation, a state where body activities slow down to conserve energy and avoid food scarcity in winter. Animals that do not hibernate have adaptations like thick fur to survive the cold.

What happens to soft stem plants during winter?

• They change color to red.

• They produce more flowers.

• They enter a state of dormancy.

• They continue to grow rapidly.

What is the main purpose of hibernation in animals?

• To migrate to warmer areas.

• To increase their body temperature.

• To find more food.

• To avoid the need to search for food in winter.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hibernation?

• Reduced need for food.

• Sleep-like state.

• Slowed body activities.

• Increased body activity.

What adaptation helps animals like squirrels stay warm in winter?

• Migration to warmer areas.

• Building underground tunnels.

• Increased food consumption.

• Thick, hairy coat called fur.

How do non-hibernating animals survive the winter?

• By hibernating.

• By developing adaptations.

• By staying active all winter.

• By changing their diet.