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