Physical Characteristics of Animals

What are the basic needs of animals?

• water, toys, food, shelter

• food, shelter, air, water

• soil, water, sunlight, space

What physical characteristic does a fish use for breathing?

• scales

• fins

• gills

What is one behavior this animal does to meet its basic needs?

• hopping

• flying

• swimming

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How does the physical characteristic of a long neck help the giraffe meet a basic need?

• It helps the giraffe look at the top of the trees.

• It helps the giraffe breathe better.

• It helps the giraffe reach its food.

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What physical characteristic helps the duck swim?

• feathers

• beak

• webbed feet

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What behavior does this chameleon do that helps it survive?

• It can blend in with the color of the tree to hide from predators.

• It can curl its tail.

• It can stick out its long tongue.

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The turtle's hard shell is a physical characteristic that helps the turtle __________.

• get water.

• have shelter.

• eat food.

How does a bear use its claws to meet a its basic needs?

• Bears use their claws to dig holes for shelter.

• Bears use their claws to catch their food.

• Bears use their claws to drink water.

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A bird builds a nest to provide

• air

• food

• shelter

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What physical characteristics helps lions catch and eat their prey?

• claws and teeth

• tail and teeth

• mane and claws