Ecosystems: Animal Group Behavior and Interactions

What is a troop?

• a group of chimpanzees

• the female chimpanzees in the forest

• all the chimpanzees in the world

• the male leader of chimpanzees

How do chimpanzees show friendship?

• a loud scream

• holding hands

• fighting

• spitting

How do chimpanzees learn how to use tools?

• the younger ones teach the older ones

• humans teach them

• they teach themselves

• the older ones teach the younger ones

Which of these is NOT a reason some animals work together?

• to find food

• to look good in the group

• to protect each other against predators

• to protect themselves against predators

Can an animal be both a predator and a prey animal?

• yes

• no

Gophers are mammals that eat plants. They live in places where predators such as owls, weasels, and snakes live. Gophers are ______________________.

• predators

• prey

• both predators and prey

Orca live in oceans around the world. They eat many different types of fish as well as sharks and stingrays. Orcas are _____________________.

• predators

• prey

• both predators and prey

Why do bees dance the waggle dance?

• to greet each other

• to defend their territory

• to tell where food is found

• to find a mate

Why is it important for a bee to make sure the other bees know where to find nectar?

• nectar protects them from disease

• it helps them find good mates

• to keep other bee hives from finding it

• to make enough honey for the cold months

What is a group of meerkats called?

• pack

• mob

• litter

• pod