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