Animal Behavior Quiz

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. A school, or group, of sardines can form into a large circle to protect themselves from predators.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The population of zebras in the grassland describes only the adult animals.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. All animals have a better chance of surviving when living in groups.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. To help a colony, or group, of ants survive, they can do different jobs or work together.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Some animals, such as wolves and lions, often hunt in groups for food.

• True

• False

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Which of the following is not an advantage for penguins living in groups?

• Some penguins in the group watch for predators while others care for the young.

• They can huddle together to stay warm.

• Some penguins in the group can hunt for food while others guard their nests.

• Penguin groups can be loud when they are all making noise.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. One advantage for animals living in a group is __________.

Choose the example that does not represent an advantage of animals living in a group.

• A colony of ants builds a network of underground tunnels.

• Owls hunt at night to surprise their prey.

• A pack of wolves works together to hunt for food.

• Prairie dogs alert each other using calls when a predator is near.

An example of an animal that does not often live in a group is a(n) ________.

• dolphin

• tiger

• hyena

• elephant

Describe two reasons why seals might live in groups.