Lesson 10: Traits for Survival Quiz

A _______ trait is a characteristic of an organism that can be seen or measured.

• Physical

• Behavioral

• Species

• Criteria

Fill in the blank: A jaguar's _______ helps it detect smell.

• Whiskers

• Nose

• Fur

• Eyes

How do a jaguar's whiskers help it survive?

• By making it look bigger

• By sensing movement

• By attracting mates

• By keeping it warm.

What is the main focus of the lesson on traits for survival?

• Understanding cells and heredity

• Exploring the traits of living things

• Designing products

• Environmental factors.

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A turtle has an armor-like shell that covers its body. What similar trait does an alligator have?

• Feathers

• Thick scales

• Fur

• Wings

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What does the katydid's wing mimic to help it survive?

• A flower

• A leaf

• A rock

• A twig

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What is the purpose of a woodpecker's long narrow beak?

• To fly faster

• To dig holes

• To get a meal of insects from a small hole in a tree

• To attract mates.

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Fill in the blank: The woodpecker's beak is a physical trait that helps it avoid ______.

• dehydration

• starvation

• predators

• cold weather

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Goats have eyes on the side of the head. What does this adaptation say about the animal?

• He is a prey, and it allows goats to have a wide viewing range
• He is a prey, and it allows goats to have a smaller viewing range.
• Goats are predators 
• Goats are predators, and this allows them to see more

The Hummingbird continuously flies while eating to avoid predators and be ready to flee. This is considered a ___________ trait

• physical

• behavioral

• environmental

• emotional

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