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  • Challenge Question #4

    forestav@ma.ultranet.com
    Mon, 24 Mar 1997 07:46:28 +0000

    We think something in their DNA code tells them to go when they sense:
    1.the position of the sun is different
    2.the temperatures are warmer
    3.changes in the forest (buds, rain)
    4.the amount of sun light is equal to the amount of darkness
    5.changes in their bodies-age, energy level
    6.changes in wind direction

    Mrs. Monstur's class
    Forest Ave. School