Question 1 (1 point) The Alpine Marmot is a kind of large ground squirrel that lives in the mountains
and eats grasses, herbs, grains and small insects. During the winter, food is very
hard to find. Alpine Marmots hibernate, which means that
Question 1 options:

The marmot's body activity decreases to conserve food stored in their bodies.

The marmots move north for the winter and live in colder temperatures.

The marmot's body activity increases, and they survive without eating or sleeping.

The marmots start eating other food sources, such as rabbits and mountain goats.
Question 2 (1 point)

Wolves have thick fur coats that insulate their bodies during cold weather. When
the weather changes and temperatures get hot, wolves can to cool
down.
Question 2 options:

store fat

shed

shiver

eat
Question 3 (1 point)

What type of physical response would an animal display if it were caught in a sudden sand
storm?
Question 3 options:

blinking

shedding

scratching

panting
Question 4 (1 point)

The weather is getting much warmer after a cold winter. What is a common physical response with certain mammals?
Question 4 options:

Mammals will grow bigger in the heat.

Mammals will shed much of their fur or hair to help them cool off and maintain their body temperature.

Mammals will move closer to water and beaches to stay cool.

Mammals will depend on other animals or humans to help keep them cool.
Question 5 (1 point)

A female firefly responds to signals flashed by a male firefly. What are these fireflies
participating in?
Question 5 options:

courtship

hibernation

migration

defense
Question 6 (1 point)

Some animals, such as bats in North America, adapt to colder temperatures by allowing their body temperatures to drop and their breathing rate and heartbeat to fall. Then they need less energy and can survive on their stored body fat. What is this entire process called?
Question 6 options:

deep sleep

estivation

hibernation

thermal coma
Question 7 (1 point)

As the season changes from fall to winter, you can observe many warm-blooded animals increasing in body size. This increase in body fat is preparing animals for —
Question 7 options:

migration, where large animals tend to survive better.

reproduction, where large bodies attract more mates.

raising infants, where a large amount of energy is needed.

hibernation, where the body fat provides a food source.
Question 8 (1 point)

A female whale swims thousands of miles in the fall so it can breed in warm water is an example
of ?
Question 8 options:

Territorial behavior

Territorial behavior

Migration

Hibernation
Question 9 (1 point)

What is one major purpose for an animal to produce unusual sounds, display bright colors, and release distinctive odors?
Question 9 options:

migration

courtship

hibernation

sleeping
Question 10 (1 point)

Which of the following best explains why Dorothy's dog pants?
Question 10 options:

Panting increases insulation inside the dog's mouth, which decreases evaporation and cools the dog.

Panting causes the dog to shiver and increases heat production inside the dog's mouth.

Panting causes the dog to create excess saliva, which the dog swallows in order to stay cool.

Panting increases airflow in the dog's airways, which increases evaporation and cools the dog.