Animal Behavior Quiz

Can babies blink?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't know

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What is the definition of behavior?

• Physical traits of an animal

• Actions of an animal

• Hereditary traits of an animal

• Food preferences of an animal

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What is an example of a physical trait?

• Blinking

• Walking

• Movement

• Weight

Which of the following is an example of a behavior?

• Sharp mandibles on an ant

• Enlarged pectoral fins on a manta ray

• Bad eyesight in army ants

• Formation of a bridge by army ants

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What is the term used for behaviors that are passed down through genetics?

• Innate behaviors

• Learned behaviors

• Environmental behaviors

• Instinctual behaviors

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Which behavior helps animals survive through the harsh winter by drastically slowing down their metabolism?

• Hibernating

• Migrating

• Hoarding food

• Building nests

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What is an example of an animal behavior that is used to ensure the survival of their species?

• Walking

• Working to earn money

• Hibernating underground

• Eating food promptly

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What are the purposes of hoarding food for animals? (Select all that apply)

• To keep the food ripe

• To protect the food from other animals

• Preparation for emergence from hibernation

• Learning the behavior from others

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Which of the following are examples of innate behavior in animals? (Select all that apply)

• Weaving nests by birds

• Migration of fish, birds, and insects

• Making a chrysalis by caterpillars

• Suckling from mother's milk by newborn mammals

What is the significance of migration for animals?

• Finding warmer areas for breeding and plentiful resources

• Seeking new territories

• Exploring different food sources

• Avoiding predators

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