Unit 8/9 TCA Most Missed Questions

Based on observations of the pictures of these animals, which statement describes an advantage that only one of these animals has in obtaining food?

• The Thomson's gazelle has a body shape that allows it to run faster when chasing prey.

• The Thomson's gazelle has horns that can be used to move tree branches out of the way to reach food.

• The gerenuk has a sharp, pointed nose for detecting the scent of predators.

• The gerenuk has a long neck that allows it to reach high to eat from trees.

Yoshi was at the park. He was observing a squirrel and recording his observations in his notebook. The observations he listed are pictured below. Which observations show the squirrel interacting with living things in its environment? Select TWO correct answers.

• Drinks from the pond

• Makes a nest in the tree

• Eats acorns from an oak

• Runs on the sidewalk

• Sniffs the air

The table below lists the preferred diet of several types of birds. Based on this information, which two types of birds do not compete for food resources?

• Purple martin and yellow warbler

• Eastern bluebird and purple martin

• Lesser goldfinch and eastern bluebird

• American goldfinch and lesser goldfinch

If all the dead branches and dying trees in a wooded area are removed, which bird’s nesting habit would be most affected?

• Baltimore oriole

• Barn swallow

• Downy woodpecker

• Belted kingfisher

All of the following are inherited traits of a barn swallow EXCEPT —

• migrating south for the winter

• singing mating songs

• eating from a bird feeder

• building nests made of mud

Lacewings are insects that hatch from eggs. Which of these correctly compares the lacewing life cycle with the frog life cycle?

• Adult lacewings lay eggs, but adult frogs give birth to live larvae.

• When they hatch, young lacewings and young frogs look different from their adult forms.

• When they hatch, both lacewings and frogs have long legs for jumping.

• Both adult lacewings and adult frogs have more legs than they had as larvae.

Which statement is supported by the data shown in the table?

• Pumpkins take the most time to sprout and to be ready for harvesting.

• Green bean seeds sprout faster because they are smaller than other seeds.

• Cucumbers are ready for harvest in less time than watermelons.

• Watermelon seeds take longer to sprout because watermelon plants produce large fruits.

How does an anteater's nose help it meet its needs?

• Its nose can be used to fight off predators.

• Its nose can be used as a paddle to help it swim.

• Its sticky tongue can quickly catch insects to eat.

• Its powerful sense of smell helps it find insects to eat.