Quiz on Pufferfish Behavior

What does the small fish do when a shark gets close?

• It swims away quickly.

• It puffs out into a big ball.

• It hides behind a rock.

• It changes color to scare the shark.

What are animals that hunt other animals called?

• Prey

• Predators

• Companions

• Scavengers

Which of the following is an adaptation of a shark?

• Fins to swim faster

• Sharp teeth to catch and eat fish

• Gills to breathe on land

• Wings to fly

Why might some fish not need to be fast to escape predators?

• They have sharp teeth.

• They can blend in and hide on the ocean floor.

• They are too large to be eaten.

• They live in very deep water where predators cannot go.

What do porcupines have that protect them?

• Feathers

• Scales

• Long sharp spines

• Fur

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What is the pufferfish's skin covered with?

• Scales

• Mucus

• Sharp spines

• Soft fur

What causes the pufferfish to "puff" up?

• It fills with air.

• It fills with water.

• It expands its muscles.

• It inflates with gas.

By how much can the pufferfish's stomach expand when it fills with water?

• Ten times bigger.

• Fifty times bigger.

• One hundred times bigger.

• Two hundred times bigger.

What adaptation helps a pufferfish stay safe from predators?

• Changing color

• Puffing up and sharp spines

• Swimming very fast

• Hiding in coral reefs

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How quickly can a pufferfish turn into a spiny ball?

• In a few minutes

• In a few hours

• In a few seconds

• In a few days