Animal Structures

Animals that eat meat usually have __________ teeth.

• large and flat
• small and sharp
• short and flat
• long and sharp

Snakes do not have noses, but they can smell food using their

• skin
• tails
• eyes
• tongues

Choose the best answer. Which of the following structures best functions to protect an animal from predators?

• colorful feathers

• thick fur

• sharp spines

• short legs

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What does this animal most likely eat?

• grass

• fish

• nectar

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What does this animal most likely eat?

• grass

• fish

• nectar

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Check the structures that help with movement.

• A seagull's wings

• A ant's mouthparts

• A frog's tongue

• A tiger's padded feet

• An ostrich's long legs

Check the structures that help with feeding

• A seagull's wings

• A ant's mouthparts

• A frog's tongue

• A tiger's padded feet

• A snake's fangs

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Dolphin's tail

• movement

• covering

• eating

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Porcupine Spines

• movement

• covering

• eating

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Ant's Legs

• movement

• covering

• eating