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WorksheetsWhat Do Squirrels Do in Winter?
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary color of an eastern gray squirrel?
Black
Brown
Red
Gray
What does the term 'homeotherm' mean in relation to gray squirrels?
They change their body temperature with the environment
They migrate to warmer areas
They maintain a constant body temperature
They hibernate during winter
What behavior do squirrels exhibit to store food for winter?
Migrating
Caching
Hibernating
Foraging
What happens to some of the food squirrels forget in their caches?
It germinates into plants
It is eaten by other animals
It is washed away by rain
It decomposes
How do gray squirrels prepare for winter?
By building larger dens
By eating more to bulk up
By migrating south
By growing thicker fur
What is one way gray squirrels generate heat during winter?
Huddling with birds
Basking in the sun
Running
Shivering
Why do gray squirrels sometimes share dens in winter?
To raise their young
To protect against predators
To store more food
To keep each other warm
What is the term used to describe the act of storing food in shallow holes?
Scavenging
Hoarding
Foraging
Caching
What is one benefit of squirrels forgetting some of their food caches?
It reduces competition for food
It provides food for other animals
It helps grow new plants and trees
It prevents overpopulation