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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Dormancy

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Dormancy

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Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:06 PM GMT

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Dormancy

Q: The dormant state a bear goes during cold weather into to conserve energy is called ____________.

Hibernation is a voluntary state an animal enters to conserve energy, when food is scarce, and minimize exposure to the winter elements. During hibernation an animal lowers its body temperature, slows its breathing rate, heart rate, and metabolic rate-the rate its body uses energy.

Hibernation

Brumation

Aestivation

Homeostasis

A: 1

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