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Suppose you see monarch butterflies in your yard in January. The butterflies MOST LIKELY...
are on their way north for the winter
are dormant
have migrated to Florida for the winter
are hibernating
Which BEST describes an animal that is hibernating?
It rests in bottom mud
It walks around on warm days
It travels to a warmer area once a year
It lives off its fat during the winter
Each year a maple tree's leaves change from green to orange. During which season does this change happen?
fall
winter
spring
summer
Each year, humpback whales travel from Alaska to Hawaii. What is the correct term for this process?
adaptation
hibernation
migration
reproduction
The weather is becoming warm. Sam notices buds on the trees and germinating plants. Which season is it?
fall
winter
spring
summer
In a forest there is little growth of plants during winter. What is the main way this would affect the deer?
there would be less food
there would be less water
there would be less shade
there would be less shelter
During spring bears eat mainly grass. During the summer bears also eat birds and fish. During fall bears eat ripe berries. Why do bears change their diets during the seasons?
each food offers different nutrients
different food is available each season
bears live in different areas each season
bears like more food in the spring and summer
What season do we not really experience in Florida?
winter
spring
summer
fall
Jackrabbits are found in Florida. Arctic hares are found in the far north. Which of the following is NOT something that these animals would have in common?
being consumers
changing color in winter
giving birth to live young
having fur covering their skin
Ms. Lobley's has several plants in her yard. The plants bloom in the spring and summer. At certain times during the year, the plants become dormant. During which of the following months are Ms. Lobley's plants most likely to become dormant?
January
March
August
October
Florida has long summers and mild winters. Many of its shorebirds lay eggs several times during the breeding season. In colder climates such as the Arctic tundra, shorebirds usually lay eggs only once during summer. Which of the following BEST describes why this happens?
Not enough food
Not enough space
Not enough predators
Not enough nesting materials
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