Egg Structure Quiz

What does the egg shell protect?

• The yolk from spoiling

• The chick from the environment

• The egg white from breaking

• The air from escaping

What do the tiny holes in the egg shell allow?

• Air to enter

• Light to enter

• Food to enter

• Water to enter

What does the yolk do for the chick?

• Protects it from bumps

• Feeds it as it grows

• Helps it breathe

• Keeps it warm

What is the function of the egg white?

• Provides food

• Acts as padding

• Allows breathing

• Protects from light

What happens if the egg is bumped?

• The yolk spills out

• The shell cracks

• The chick gets hurt

• The egg white cushions the chick

How does the chick breathe while in the egg?

• Through the yolk

• Through the shell itself

• Through the egg white

• Through the tiny holes in the shell

What is the main purpose of the egg shell?

• To provide food

• To protect the chick

• To allow the chick to swim

• To keep the egg white safe

Which part of the egg acts as padding?

• Egg white

• Egg shell

• Yolk

• Chick

What does the yolk provide to the chick?

• Protection

• Air

• Water

• Food

What is the egg white primarily made for?

• Allowing air in

• Protecting the yolk

• Cushioning the chick

• Feeding the chick