Four Basic Animal Needs

What is the main reason animals need food?

• To keep them warm

• To help them grow

• To give them shelter

• To provide them entertainment

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Which of the following is NOT a basic need of animals?

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

• Electricity

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Why do animals need water?

• To protect themselves

• To build nests

• To breathe

• To stay hydrated and survive

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Which of the following is an example of a shelter for an animal?

• a tree branch

• a television

• a soccer ball

• a computer keyboard

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What is the primary purpose of air for animals?

• to keep them clean

• to help them see

• to provide oxygen for breathing

• to make them float

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Which of the following is NOT a source of food for animals?

• plants

• other animals

• rocks

• insects

What happens when an animal doesn't get enough food?

• it becomes lonely

• it becomes bored

• it becomes sick or weak

• it becomes invisible

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How does shelter protect animals?

• it gives them a place to play

• it keeps them safe from predators and bad weather

• it helps them exercise

• it allows them to fly

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Which of the following is an example of an animal adapting to its environment for shelter?

• a bird building a nest

• a fish drinking water

• a lion climbing a tree

• a squirrel using a computer

Why is it important for animals to have access to clean air?

• to make them look pretty

• to help them sing better

• to prevent them from getting lost

• to support their respiration (breathing) and survival

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