Animal Migration

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary reason animals migrate to different locations for winter and summer?

To escape predators in their current habitat.
To find a more suitable climate and better food sources. (correct)
To avoid overcrowding in their original habitats.
To participate in mating rituals specific to those locations.

According to the passage, how do scientists currently understand animal navigation during migration?

Scientists have a complete understanding of all the factors involved in animal navigation.
Scientists believe animals use a combination of methods, such as the sun, stars, and their sense of smell, but a definitive understanding is lacking. (correct)
Scientists have definitively proven that animals solely rely on their sense of smell.
Scientists are certain that animals use innate GPS systems for navigation.

What aspect of the blue whale's migration is highlighted as particularly noteworthy?

The extreme distance they are known to travel. (correct)
The speed at which they travel.
The predictability of their migration patterns.
The impact of their migration on marine ecosystems.

Why does the passage describe the journeys of birds and animals as 'incredible'?

Because the journeys involve immense distances and the means of navigation aren't fully understood. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'they find their way,' who is 'they' referring to?

The animals and birds that undertake migration. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the passage about the risks animals face during migration?

The passage offers no details regarding the dangers or issues animals encounter during migration. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How might urbanization impact the migration patterns of animals, based on the information provided in the passage?

Urban development could disrupt natural navigation and diminish available resources, impacting migratory patterns. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the completeness of our understanding of animal migration?

There is still a partial understanding of animal navigation, but a lot is unclear. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How could the study of animal migration inform the development of more efficient navigation technologies for humans?

The analysis of animal migration could inspire novel algorithms and sensors for better orientation and energy efficiency in human navigation systems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role might genetic factors play in the migratory behavior of animals, based on the information presented?

Genes can influence the instinct and capacity of species to go on long journeys. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Why do animals migrate?

Animals and birds migrate to warmer climates with more food during the winter.

How do birds navigate?

Some animals and birds use the sun and stars for navigation during migration.

Blue whale migration

Blue whales have been known to travel up to 20,000 kilometers during migration.

Why are migrations incredible?

The journeys are incredible because of the long distances they cover.

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Who are 'they'?

In the phrase 'they find their way,' 'they' refers to birds and animals.

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Study Notes

Many animals and birds migrate to warmer climates with more food in the winter.
This journey happens annually around the same time.
Birds can often be seen perched, awaiting their long journey between summer and winter locations.
Scientists are unsure how animals navigate to their winter homes.
One theory suggests animals use the sun and stars for navigation.
Some believe animals rely on their senses, including smell, to guide them.
Blue whales have been recorded traveling up to 20,000 kilometers.

Answers to questions:

Some birds and animals spend their winters and summers in different places to find warmer climates and more food.
Birds and animals use the sun and stars for navigation.
The surprising thing about the blue whale is that they have been known to travel up to 20,000 kilometers.
The journeys of birds and animals are incredible because they are very long.
The word "they" in the phrase "they find their way" refers to birds and animals.

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