What lives in a shell - RTA - NP

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason animals might need a shell?

• To protect themselves from predators

• To help them fly

• To keep them warm in winter

• To help them find food

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals is described as living in a shell?

• Snail

• Bear

• Bird

• Ant

Fill in the Blanks

A snail lives in a

to stay safe and warm.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a snail's shell?

• To help the snail move faster

• To keep the snail safe

• To help the snail find food

• To attract other snails

Multiple Choice

Which parts of the snail are used for smelling and feeling?

• Eyes

• Tentacles

• Foot

• Shell

Fill in the Blanks

A snail never leaves its

.

Open Ended

Describe one way a snail protects itself from enemies.

Multiple Choice

What are some characteristics of a turtle's shell as described in the text?

• It can be bumpy or smooth, rounded on top and flat on the belly.

• It is always spiky and rough.

• It is only found in the ocean.

• It is made of feathers.

Fill in the Blanks

If a frog and a turtle were in a race, who do you think would win?

Multiple Choice

Why does a turtle pull its head and legs into its shell when it sees a cat?

• To hide and protect itself from danger.

• To get ready to run faster than the cat.

• To look for food inside its shell.

• To play with the cat.

Multiple Select

Which animals mentioned in the images live in shells? Select all that apply.

• Turtle

• Crab

• Cat

• Snail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sea-snail shells can be found on the Pacific Coast?

• Dire Whelk

• Junonia (Volute)

• Giant Atlantic Pyram

• Hawk Wing Conch

Open Ended

Explain how a hermit crab finds a new shell and why it needs to do this.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about clams and oysters are correct?

• They have no legs.

• Their bodies are soft.

• They have heads and tails.

• They are animals.

Multiple Choice

How do scallops move in the water?

• By snapping their shells together

• By crawling on the sea floor

• By floating with the current

• By using their legs

Open Ended

What is one new thing you learned about shells or the animals that live in them?