Scope Assessment: Animal Structures and Behaviors

Lions use their legs to run fast when chasing prey. What other body part helps lions take in food?

• Whiskers

• Long tail

• Sharp teeth

• Mane

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During a field trip to the aquarium, Felicia noticed a group of small fish swimming close together when big fish were around. Why do you think fish do this?

• The fish can get water for each other.

• Being part of a group keeps them safe.

• Being part of a group makes waves.

• The fish in the group can eat each other’s food

What body parts do hawks use to catch and eat fish for food?

• Wings and tail

• Claws and beak

• Beak and wings

• Claws and wings

Based on the graph, what happens when more whales hunt together?

• They eat more fish.

• They eat less fish.

• They do not eat any fish.

• Nothing happens.

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What structure do both elephants and hippos use to drink water?

• Eyes

• Teeth

• Mouth

• Tail

Why do meerkats live in groups?

• It helps them run slower.

• It helps them breathe more air.

• It helps them find better food that more group members will eat.

• Some adults can watch for predators while others get food for the group.

• They can share tasks, like watching the young for the group.

Identify how group life helps the animals described in each column.

Which structure allows a dolphin to breathe?

• Blowhole

• Fin

• Gill

• Tail

Why do bees fly together when birds are around?

• Water

• Defense

• Cope with change

• Food

Which statement best explains the answer to Part A?

• Flying together helps them drink water from ponds.

• Flying together helps them fight birds that try to eat them.

• Flying together helps them move to a new area when it gets cold.

• Flying together helps them eat food around them.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2