Quiz about Animal Characteristics

Question 1

What are the basic needs of animals?

Accepted Answer

food, water, shelter, air

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water, air, computers

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food, water, toys, money

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shelter, food, clothes, sunlight

Question 2

The box turtle's shell is a characteristic that helps a turtle meet its needs. The function of the turtle's shell is to help the turtle --

Accepted Answer

to have shelter.

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to get water.

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to get food.

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to get air.

Question 3

A chicken's foot is a special structure, or body part. What is the function of this structure?

Accepted Answer

to scratch for food

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to drink water

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for shelter

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to get air

Question 4

A fish lives underwater. What structure does a fish use for breathing?

Accepted Answer

its gills

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its tail

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its fins

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its scales

Question 5

What is the function of a frog's tongue?

Accepted Answer

to get food

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for protection

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for shelter

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to get air

Question 6

The tail and fins of a fish help the fish --

Accepted Answer

balance and move.

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take in oxygen.

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lay its eggs.

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chew its food.

Question 7

Bird beaks come in all shapes and sizes. All bird beaks have the same function. What is the function of a bird's beak?

Accepted Answer

to eat food from its environment

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to dig to stay warm

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to get sunlight

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to fly from place to place

Question 8

An alligator uses its structures, or body parts to meet its needs. Which of these tells how the alligator's structures help it meet its needs?

Accepted Answer

strong tail for movement

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fins for swimming

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thick fur to keep warm

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sharp teeth for getting sunlight

Animal Characteristics