Unit 5 Lesson 1 - External Animal Structures

What is the function of a seagull's wings?

• A) movement

• B) eating

• C) covering

A horse has teeth that are flat instead of pointed. Which of these does a horse's teeth help the horse do?

• eat grass

• catch prey

• drink water

• avoid danger

Polar Bears have hair that traps heat produced by animal's body to keep it warm. What is this hair like?

• short

• thin

• thick

• pointed

Which of the following structures best functions to protect an animal from predators?

• short legs

• sharp spines

• thick fur

• colorful feathers

Guinea pigs are covered with fur. How does this help them survive?

• to find food

• to reproduce

• protect itself from predators

What is the function of a lion's padded feet?

• movement

• eating

• covering

What is the function of the cow's fur?

• movement

• eating

• covering

The shell of a turtle can help it survive by protecting it from predators. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the function of a frog's tongue?

• movement

• eating

• covering

How does the feathers of a penguin help it survive?

• stay warm

• get food

• soar in the wind