S3.6.1 Concept Quiz

What are the main reasons bees build hives? (3.13A)

• store food

• shelter

• grow flowers

• catch sunlight

• collect water

Giraffes and elephants are herbivores. They both eat leaves. What is different about how they eat leaves from the tree? (3.13A)

• Giraffes use their legs to pull the leaves. Elephants use their tails to pull the leaves.

• Giraffes catch leaves with their hooves. Elephants catch leaves with their ears.

• Giraffes use their long necks to reach the leaves. Elephants use their trunk to reach the leaves.

• Giraffes will jump on the tree to eat the leaves. Elephants will knock the tree down to eat the leaves.

How does the shape of a duck's foot help it survive?

• The pointed tips help the duck grab fish.

• The pointed tips help the foot move easily through water.

• The webbed skin between the toes helps the duck push water.

• The layer of skin between the toes helps keep the duck warm.

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A student watched a sea turtle at the aquarium. The student used his journal to record what he saw. (3.13A) Turtle Watching Which characteristic would help a turtle protect itself from a predator?

• A turtle likes to swim.

• A turtle pulls its head and legs into its shell.

• A turtle has strong legs for running fast.

• A turtle has strong lungs.

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This question has two parts. Answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Look at the pictures below. Bird Feet (Diagram shows 4 types of bird feet labeled 1, 2, 3, 4) Part A Which of these bird feet are BEST for catching prey?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What statement supports the answer to Part A?

• The webbing in the bird foot helps grab the prey and rip it apart.

• The sharp talons help grab the prey and rip it apart.

• The short toes and nails help the bird sneak up on its prey.

• The long curled toes help the bird sit on a branch to look for prey.

What structure on an otter helps it survive in a cold body of water?

• Brown eyes

• Long Whiskers

• Thick fur

• Strong Claws

• Strong tail

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Which of the following characteristics is most helpful for a polar bear’s survival during a long cold winter?

• The polar bear’s tail is 7-12 centimeters long.

• The male polar bear is at least twice the size of the female polar bear.

• The polar bear has a slender neck.

• The polar bear has fur and a thick layer of fat.

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What type of food do zebras and sharks eat?

• Sharks eat different types of fish. Zebras eat squirrels and other small land animals.

• Sharks eat mostly algae and seaweed. Zebras mainly eat wild African grasses.

• Zebras eat wild African grasses. Sharks eat different types of fish in the ocean.

• Both zebras and sharks only eat meat and no types of plants.

Which structure help a frog live and survive in its environment?

• Webbed feet and long tongue

• Short tail and sharp claws

• Feathered wings and beak

• Furry body and hooves