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Eastern Chipmunk - Exam
Eastern Chipmunk
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Eastern Chipmunk?
A) Sylvilagus floridanus
B) Marmota monax
C) Sciurus carolinensis
D) Tamias striatus
  • 2. What type of diet do Eastern Chipmunks primarily have?
A) Insectivorous
B) Carnivorous
C) Omnivorous
D) Herbivorous
  • 3. Eastern Chipmunks are native to which continent?
A) Europe
B) North America
C) Australia
D) Asia
  • 4. In which type of habitat are Eastern Chipmunks commonly found?
A) Oceans
B) Forests
C) Deserts
D) Mountains
  • 5. During which season do Eastern Chipmunks gather and store food for winter?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 6. Eastern Chipmunks are known to be primarily solitary animals, except during which time of year?
A) Harvest season
B) Migration
C) Hibernation
D) Breeding season
  • 7. How do Eastern Chipmunks communicate with each other?
A) Color changes
B) Antennae movements
C) Dance routines
D) Vocalizations and body language
  • 8. How many stripes typically run down the body of an Eastern Chipmunk?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 2
D) 3
  • 9. From which language does the name 'chipmunk' likely originate?
A) Latin
B) French
C) Ojibwe
D) German
  • 10. What does the Ojibwe word 'ajidamoo' translate to in English?
A) Forest dweller.
B) One who descends trees headlong.
C) Striped animal.
D) Small tree climber.
  • 11. What is a primary activity of the eastern chipmunk during the day?
A) Mating
B) Playing
C) Hibernating
D) Foraging
  • 12. How many trills per minute can an eastern chipmunk produce?
A) 50
B) 75
C) 200
D) 130
  • 13. What parasitic larvae are known to use eastern chipmunks as hosts?
A) Hookworms
B) Cuterebra botflies
C) Tapeworms
D) Roundworms
  • 14. How long is an eastern chipmunk including its tail?
A) 15 cm (6 in)
B) 45 cm (18 in)
C) About 30 cm (12 in)
D) 60 cm (24 in)
  • 15. What is a common misconception about how eastern chipmunks hide their burrow construction?
A) They build above ground.
B) They carry soil in their cheek pouches.
C) They use leaves to cover the entrance.
D) They dig very quickly.
  • 16. What is a characteristic behavioral feature of the eastern chipmunk?
A) Solitary existence
B) Living in large colonies
C) Being highly social
D) Constantly migrating
  • 17. What is unique about the number of teeth in an eastern chipmunk compared to other chipmunks?
A) It has sharper incisors.
B) It has two fewer teeth.
C) It has more molars.
D) It has no canines.
  • 18. What color is the fur on an eastern chipmunk's upper body?
A) Gray
B) Reddish-brown
C) Black
D) White
  • 19. How long can eastern chipmunks live in captivity?
A) Ten years
B) As long as eight years
C) Less than a year
D) Five years
  • 20. What is one of the sounds in the eastern chipmunk's vocal repertoire?
A) The howl
B) The trill
C) The roar
D) The growl
  • 21. What do eastern chipmunks do during the winter?
A) Enter long periods of hibernation
B) Increase their activity
C) Build larger burrows
D) Migrate to warmer areas
  • 22. Which of these predators is not known to hunt eastern chipmunks?
A) Hawks
B) Coyotes
C) Fish
D) Foxes
  • 23. What is the appearance of an eastern chipmunk consistent throughout life?
A) Yes, but only in color.
B) No, it changes with age.
C) No, it varies by season.
D) Yes, there is no external difference except during fertility.
  • 24. How many toes does an eastern chipmunk have on its front legs?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Five
D) Six
  • 25. Who corrected the misconception about chipmunks carrying soil?
A) Johann Illiger
B) John Burroughs
C) Mark Catesby
D) Carl Linnaeus
  • 26. How many times does an eastern chipmunk molt annually?
A) Every month
B) Once or twice
C) Three times
D) Never
  • 27. What does the Latin name 'Sciurus striatus' mean?
A) Striped squirrel
B) Tree climber
C) Eastern chipmunk
D) Striped steward
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