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