What does the term "migration" mean?
The movement of people or animals from one place to another
The act of building a nest
The changing of seasons
The process of plants growing
Which of the following is an example of migration?
A family taking a vacation
A squirrel gathering acorns
A group of wildebeests moving across the savannah
A bird building a nest
What is a "migrant"?
A plant that grows in different climates
A person who moves to a new country
A type of bird
An animal that hibernates during the winter
Why do animals migrate?
All of the above
To search for food
To escape predators
To find a mate
Which of the following is NOT a type of migration?
Permanent migration
Stationary migration
Seasonal migration
Temporary migration
What is a "migratory route"?
A type of birdcall
A road map for travelers
A path followed by migrating animals
The destination of a migration
What is "emigration"?
The process of hibernation
The process of leaving one's own country to settle permanent
The process of entering a new country
The act of moving within the same country
Which of the following is an example of human migration?
A family moving to a new city
A bee collecting nectar
A fish swimming upstream
A caterpillar transforming into a butterfly
How do animals navigate during migration?
By using smartphones
By using GPS devices
By relying on their sense of smell
By following the stars, landmarks, or Earth's magnetic field
What is "immigration"?
The process of leaving one's own country to settle permanent
The process of migration
The act of moving within the same country
The process of entering a new country
Which of the following is an example of seasonal migration?
A butterfly laying eggs on a leaf
A bird flying south for the winter
A squirrel gathering nuts for the winter
A family moving to a new house
What is a "migratory species"?
A type of bird that builds nests
A type of plant that grows in different climates
A group of animals that migrate together
An animal that hibernates during the winter
Which of the following is a natural barrier to migration?
A bridge
A highway
A river
A mountain range
What is "return migration"?
The act of moving within the same country
The process of entering a new country
The process of migrating back to the original location
The process of leaving one's own country to settle permanent
How do humans migrate?
All of the above
By driving cars or riding bikes
By using their feet
By using airplanes or boats
Which of the following animals is known for its long-distance migration?
turtle
ant
spider
caterpillar
