5.10AB Post Assessment

Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat –

• small animals
• tall grasses
• pond microorganisms
• tiny insects

Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?

• Croaking sound
• Sticky tongue
• Laying eggs
• Smooth skin

Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm. These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is –

• dry
• cold
• dark
• windy

All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –

• being active at night
• getting water from plants
• hunting other animals
• digging burrows underground

All of the following are inherited traits in a coyote EXCEPT –

• growing tan fur
• having sharp teeth
• seeing well
• recognizing traps

Which of the following characteristics did a horse most likely inherit from its parents?

• Torn ear
• Brown coat
• Broken tooth
• Scar on its back

A pet dog often learns many new behaviors during its lifetime. All of these are behaviors it may learn EXCEPT –

• scratching an itch
• begging at the table
• rolling over on command
• barking when the doorbell rings

Chimpanzees are born with some inherited traits but learn others as they move around in their environment. Which of the following traits could a chimpanzee learn during its lifetime?

• Living in large groups with other chimps
• Walking quickly on both arms and legs
• Using a stick to dig ants out of the ground
• Sleeping at night and hunting during the day