Big Idea 15 and 17

Heredity refers to behaviors that an animal is born knowing how to do. What is another term for such behaviors?

• Learned behaviors

• Denning

• Instinct

• Physical characteristics

What happens to many plants during dormancy?

• They grow more rapidly

• They produce more flowers

• They stop making food and lose their leaves

• They change color to attract more insects

What is the purpose of camouflage in animals?

• To help animals find food

• To help animals blend into their environment

• To help animals run faster

• To help animals fly

Which type of consumers eat both plants and meat?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Producers

In the food chain, what role does the rabbit play as shown in the diagram?

• Producer

• Primary Consumer

• Secondary Consumer

• Tertiary Consumer

What do leaves absorb from the air for food production in plants?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nutrients

• Water

What is the term for a period of animal inactivity during harsh weather?

• Migration

• Denning

• Hibernation

• Behavior

What is an action an animal does, which is the way an animal acts or interacts with other objects in the environment called?

• Heredity

• Instinct

• Behavior

• Migration

Which of the following is an inherited behavior in animals?

• Learning how to hunt

• Nest building

• Copying behaviors from others

• Learning from experiences

Migration is a type of seasonal adaptation that animals use to:

• Change their physical characteristics

• Learn new behaviors

• Survive harsh weather

• Increase their body temperature