MAP Science

. The picture shows a wetland habitat like the Everglades. What animal lives in this habitat?

• A. moose

• B. polar bear

• C. elephant

• D. frog

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The kind of turtle shown above can only live in saltwater environments. It needs warm water to survive and feeds on seaweed and algae. Where would this turtle most likely be found?

• A. ocean

• B. stream

• C. lake

• D. pond

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Where are the plants below most likely to be found?

• A. grassland

• B. desert

• C. tundra

• D. rainforest

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The picture below shows cliffs and rocky hills. Which animal would most likely live in such an environment?

• A. a panda bear

• B. a seal

• C. a mountain goat

• D. a crocodile

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The desert is hot during the day and often cool at night. Long periods of no rain make the desert very dry and make it very hard for most kinds of plants and animals to survive. The table below lists some traits of different animals. Which animal would survive best in a desert environment?

• A. trout

• B. jackrabbit

• C. polar bear

• D. parrot

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Ants live in big groups. Image courtesy of United States Department of Agriculture Some ants can bite other animals. The bites hurt and sting. When another animal gets too close to the ants, many ants will attack. Ants biting other animals is an example of how living in a group can help ants _______.

• A. stay warm

• B. make friends

• C. find food

• D. defend themselves

Lions live together in groups called prides. The females, or lionesses, do the hunting. This means that the pride of lions depends on the lionesses for ______.

• A. food

• B. water

• C. air

• D. a place to sleep

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Animals depend on their environment to provide their basic life needs. Which of the following basic life needs is the river providing for the reindeer in the picture above?

• A. shelter

• B. food

• C. air

• D. water

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Some kinds of termites are adapted to eat wood and to live in places that are warm, dark, and damp. Which of the following habitats would be best for these termites?

• A. a fallen log in a forest

• B. a desert

• C. a frozen plain

• D. a shallow pond

Which of these animals depends on the other?

• A. The mother depends on the baby to help her keep predators away.

• B. Neither of them depends on the other.

• C. The baby depends on the mother for food and protection.

• D. The mother depends on the baby to find food for them to eat.