Rabbit Characteristics Quiz

Many rabbits, like the one shown below, have very long ears, eyes on both sides of their head, and very strong back legs. Which of the following best explains why rabbits have long ears?

• to help them find plants to eat

• to protect them from snow

• to look for a good habitat

• to notice predator sounds

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What of the following arguments is best supported by the scientist’s data?

• The longer the legs of the tortoise, the farther away it may be able to hide from predators.

• The longer the legs of the tortoise, the closer it may be to a visiting predator when hiding.

• The shorter the legs of the tortoise, the farther away it may be able to hide from predators.

• The shorter and longer legs both help the tortoise hide at the same distance from predators.

Alligators have highly sensitive skin. Parts of their skin have bundles of nerves that can sense very small changes in vibrations in their surroundings. An alligator then uses these changes in vibrations to detect its prey. Which important piece of information about how alligators sense their prey is missing from the description above?

• The sensation of vibration changes must travel to other parts of the skin before the alligator can use these changes in vibrations to detect its prey.

• The sensation of vibration changes must travel to the brain before the alligator can use these changes in vibrations to detect its prey.

• The sensation of vibration changes must travel to the back before the alligator can use these changes in vibrations to detect its prey.

• The sensation of vibration changes must travel to the prey before the alligator can use these changes in vibrations to detect its prey.

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Many snakes have structures on their faces between their eyes and nostrils that let them sense the heat of warm-bodied animals, such as rabbits. Snakes rely on these sensors to help them hunt for prey. How do these heat-sensing structures support the overall system of the snake?

• They help snakes hide better from their prey.

• They are the only source of sight for the snake.

• They send signals to the brain when an animal may be nearby.

• They allow the snake to process smells and taste its food.

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Scientists are studying two different animals. One animal hunts for prey at night, while the other hunts for prey during the day. Which of the following claims about how they see light is most accurate?

• The night hunter has low sensitivity light receptors while the day hunter has high sensitivity receptors.

• The night hunter and the day hunter both have low sensitivity light receptors.

• The night hunter and the day hunter both have high sensitivity light receptors.

• The night hunter has high sensitivity light receptors while the day hunter has low sensitivity receptors.

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A science class is studying light. A student in the class claims that light is not necessary for the eyes to see objects, since some people can see in the dark. Why is this student’s claim inaccurate?

• Light is not necessary to see objects and when it is dark outside.

• The eyes work with other parts of the brain to see objects when there is no light outside.

• Even the smallest amount of light that is outside at night reflects off the surface of an object, and then the eyes can see the object.

• The eyes convert light into an object that can be seen against shadows.

You will use what you know about how animals process information to design an animal that can survive under the conditions below: - The animal is nocturnal (it sleeps during the day and is awake at night). - The animal’s main diet mostly consists of fruits and berries. However, there are many poisonous berries in the animal’s environment that would be deadly if eaten. - The animal is prey to many different types of large predators. Now that you understand the conditions under which your animal must survive, you will choose body parts and senses that will be useful to the animal. Part A – Of the options below, which would be most useful to an animal that is nocturnal?

• a. long neck for reaching

• b. large wings for flying

• c. ears with good hearing

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Part B – Which best supports your answer to Part A?

• a. The animal needs to reach berries in tall bushes.

• b. The animal needs to fly away from predators quickly.

• c. The animal needs to be able to hear what it cannot see.

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Your imaginary animal must avoid eating the poisonous berries in its environment. These berries look, feel, and taste the same as non-poisonous berries. If you had to choose one of the characteristics below for your animal, which would you choose?

• Receptors in the eyes that allow the animal to see the two different types of berries well at night.

• Receptors on the paws that allow the animal to feel the difference between the two types of berries.

• Receptors in the nose that allow the animal to smell the difference between the two types of berries.

• Receptors in the eyes that allow the animal to only see the non-poisonous berries at night.

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You want to choose a good place for your imaginary nocturnal animal to live. Which of the following is the best choice?

• An area with low light year-round

• An area with bright light year-round

• An area where the light changes throughout the year

• None of the above; light will not affect how well the animal will sense its surroundings

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