Science Quiz 5.13B

Which of the following is an example of an instinctual behavior?

• A dog learning to fetch a ball

• Turtle hatchlings returning to the sea

• A parrot mimicking human speech

• A cat using a litter box

What is a learned behavior?

• A behavior that animals are born with

• A behavior that is taught or acquired through experience

• A behavior that is instinctual and automatic

• A behavior that is only found in mammals

Which of the following is a learned behavior in orcas?

• Breathing air

• Hunting in packs

• Swimming

• Sleeping

Why do turtle hatchlings return to the sea immediately after hatching?

• To find food on the beach

• To avoid predators and increase their chances of survival

• To learn how to swim

• To find their parents

Which of the following is an example of an animal adaptation?

• A bird building a nest

• A chameleon changing color to blend in with its surroundings

• A dog barking at strangers

• A fish swimming in a school

How do learned behaviors help animals survive?

• They allow animals to perform tasks without thinking

• They help animals adapt to new environments and situations

• They are passed down genetically from parents to offspring

• They are only useful in captivity

Which of the following is NOT an instinctual behavior?

• A spider spinning a web

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A child learning to ride a bicycle

• A salmon swimming upstream to spawn

What is the main purpose of animal adaptations?

• To make animals look more attractive

• To help animals survive and reproduce in their environment

• To allow animals to travel long distances

• To make animals more intelligent

Which of the following behaviors is most likely learned rather than instinctual?

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A dog sitting on command

• A turtle burying its eggs in the sand

• A bee collecting nectar from flowers

How do instinctual behaviors benefit animals?

• They allow animals to learn from their mistakes

• They provide immediate responses to environmental stimuli

• They require training from other animals

• They are only useful in controlled environments