NREM Unit 8

Which statement about the food chain and food web is most accurate?

• Both the food chain and food web are linear.

• The food chain consists of many smaller food webs

• The food chain follows a single path while the food web has a variety of paths

A unique characteristic of mammals is that all

• Live in similar habitats

• Have very lightweight bone structure

• Have hair or fur during at least part of their life cycle

Which is the only marsupial native to the united states

• Opossum

• Raccoon

• Badger

• Muskrat

Which is a marine mammal that lives entirely in the water and cannot survive on land

• Tuna

• Dolphin

• Octopus

• Nurse shark

Which is a function of bird feathers

• Store fat

• Release heat

• Retain water

• Provide insulation

Which type of birds will have sharp claws that enable them to catch prey?

• Waterfowl

• Birds of prey

• Migratory birds

• Birds unable to fly

A characteristic of reptiles is that they

• Go through a metamorphosis

• Migrate during specific times of the year

• Are dependent upon a significant water source

• Become less active or hibernate during cold months

Which animal is most likely to go through metamorphosis

• Frog

• Turtle

• Snake

• Alligator

Which is a characteristic of amphibians

• Give birth to live young

• Migrate during specific times of the year

• Spend at least a portion of their lives in water

Which element of a wildlife habitat can provide protection from weather and predators

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

• Space