How does cyclic movement differ from migration?

A.

Cyclic movement is permanent and migration is temporary.

B.

While both include a return home, cyclic movement involves being away from home for long periods, while migration is for short periods.

C.

Cyclic movement involves transhumance, while migration is more nomadic.

D.

Cyclic movements are short trips and involve a return to the home base, while migration is permanent.

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Spencer Carr

2 November, 13:18

How does cyclic movement differ from migration?

A.

Cyclic movement is permanent and migration is temporary.

B.

While both include a return home, cyclic movement involves being away from home for long periods, while migration is for short periods.

C.

Cyclic movement involves transhumance, while migration is more nomadic.

D.

Cyclic movements are short trips and involve a return to the home base, while migration is permanent.

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Rosalind · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Cyclic movements are short trips and involve a return to the home base, while migration is permanent.

Cyclic movement is what birds do during winter after which they go home. Migration is when animals move completely to a new place and enter a new habitat.