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