Animal Hibernation Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of animal hibernation, including its purpose, physiological changes, and common hibernating animals.
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Animal Hibernation
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1. What is the primary purpose of hibernation for animals?
To grow larger and stronger
To escape predators
To conserve energy during cold periods or food scarcity
To find a mate
2. Which of the following physiological changes occurs in a hibernating animal?
Increased body temperature
Faster heart rate
Decreased metabolic rate
More frequent breathing
3. Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression in animals.
4. Animals prepare for hibernation by accumulating large amounts of .
5. During hibernation, an animal's body temperature can drop significantly, sometimes close to the temperature.
6. Bears are considered true hibernators.
True
False
7. All animals that hibernate wake up at regular intervals during the winter.
True
False
8. Name two animals that are known to hibernate.
9. Observe the image below. This bat is hibernating. Describe how its body might be different from when it is active.
Match the term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Torpor
a. The process of an animal entering a deep sleep-like state during summer or dry periods.
11. Estivation
b. A state of decreased physiological activity in an animal, usually characterized by a reduced body temperature and metabolic rate.
12. Hibernaculum
c. A shelter occupied by hibernating animals.