Question

5 what is the main idea of this text? a trees hibernate in their own way during the winter because they appear dead and protect young leaves from drying out. b some animals, like chipmunks and woodchucks, hibernate in the winters while other animals, like bears and skunks, are less active. c the pika is a rodent that makes winter food for itself by cutting stems of grass, drying them out, and storing them in rocks. d as the climate in north america changed, plants and animals adapted in different ways to survive during cold weather.

Explanation:

The text likely discusses how plants and animals in North - America adapted to cold weather. Option A focuses only on trees, Option B only on animals' hibernation and activity levels, and Option C only on the pika. Option D encompasses the overall idea of plants and animals adapting to the changing climate for cold - weather survival.

Answer:

D. As the climate in North America changed, plants and animals adapted in different ways to survive during cold weather.