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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) Sciurus carolinensis
C) Marmota monax
D) Sylvilagus floridanus
  • 2. What type of diet do Eastern Chipmunks primarily have?
A) Omnivorous
B) Herbivorous
C) Insectivorous
D) Carnivorous
  • 3. Eastern Chipmunks are native to which continent?
A) Australia
B) Europe
C) North America
D) Asia
  • 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) Winter
B) Summer
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 6. Eastern Chipmunks are known to be primarily solitary animals, except during which time of year?
A) Hibernation
B) Breeding season
C) Harvest season
D) Migration
  • 7. How do Eastern Chipmunks communicate with each other?
A) Vocalizations and body language
B) Color changes
C) Dance routines
D) Antennae movements
  • 8. How many stripes typically run down the body of an Eastern Chipmunk?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 3
D) 7
  • 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) One who descends trees headlong.
B) Small tree climber.
C) Forest dweller.
D) Striped animal.
  • 11. What is a primary activity of the eastern chipmunk during the day?
A) Hibernating
B) Mating
C) Playing
D) Foraging
  • 12. How many trills per minute can an eastern chipmunk produce?
A) 75
B) 50
C) 130
D) 200
  • 13. What parasitic larvae are known to use eastern chipmunks as hosts?
A) Cuterebra botflies
B) Tapeworms
C) Roundworms
D) Hookworms
  • 14. How long is an eastern chipmunk including its tail?
A) About 30 cm (12 in)
B) 45 cm (18 in)
C) 15 cm (6 in)
D) 60 cm (24 in)
  • 15. What is a common misconception about how eastern chipmunks hide their burrow construction?
A) They carry soil in their cheek pouches.
B) They build above ground.
C) They dig very quickly.
D) They use leaves to cover the entrance.
  • 16. What is a characteristic behavioral feature of the eastern chipmunk?
A) Being highly social
B) Living in large colonies
C) Solitary existence
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 no canines.
C) It has two fewer teeth.
D) It has more molars.
  • 18. What color is the fur on an eastern chipmunk's upper body?
A) Black
B) Gray
C) White
D) Reddish-brown
  • 19. How long can eastern chipmunks live in captivity?
A) Ten years
B) Five years
C) Less than a year
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) Enter long periods of hibernation
D) Build larger burrows
  • 22. Which of these predators is not known to hunt eastern chipmunks?
A) Hawks
B) Fish
C) Foxes
D) Coyotes
  • 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) Three
C) Six
D) Five
  • 25. Who corrected the misconception about chipmunks carrying soil?
A) Carl Linnaeus
B) Johann Illiger
C) John Burroughs
D) Mark Catesby
  • 26. How many times does an eastern chipmunk molt annually?
A) Every month
B) Three times
C) Once or twice
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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