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Animal Hibernation Worksheet

Explore the fascinating world of animal hibernation with this Grade 4 science worksheet, covering key concepts and examples.

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Animal Hibernation

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to think about what you've learned about animals and their behaviors.

1. What is the main reason some animals hibernate?

a

To play games with other animals

b

To save energy during cold weather and food scarcity

c

To practice their hunting skills

d

To learn new songs

2. Which of these animals is known to hibernate?

a

Lion

b

Bear

c

Monkey

d

Giraffe

3. During hibernation, an animal's body temperature   and its heart rate  .

4. Animals often store extra   in their bodies before hibernating.

5. All animals hibernate when winter comes.

T

True

F

False

6. Hibernating animals wake up frequently to eat food they have stored.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two animals that hibernate.

8. Describe one way an animal prepares for hibernation.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

burrow
winter
sleep
fat

9. Many hibernating animals will dig a   to stay safe and warm.

10. Hibernation usually happens during the   season.

11. Animals store extra   to use as energy while they hibernate.