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