Birds and Beetles Quiz

Look at the image of the birds. Drag the words to complete the sentences.

• webbed feet and function

• webbed feet and structure

• narrow beaks and function

• narrow beaks and structure

Which of the following sequences shows the stages of a beetle's life cycle in the appropriate order?

• A

• B

What does an adult plant produce to begin the life cycle of a radish?

• The flower

• The leaves

• The roots

• The stem

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the life cycle stages of a radish?

• Seed, sprout, mature plant, flower

• Flower, seed, sprout, mature plant

• Sprout, seed, flower, mature plant

• Mature plant, flower, seed, sprout

Which description of the radish life cycle is true?

• The life cycle begins with a seed.

• The radish grows above the soil.

• The only part of this plant people eat is the leaf.

• The first plant part to develop is the fruit.

Which statement best describes an adult radish plant?

• The adult plant produces flowers on the roots.

• The adult plant has roots, fruit, a stem, and leaves.

• The adult plant has the same number of leaves as the seedling plant.

• The adult plant is a seed that can be planted to grow new radishes.

For both crickets and ladybugs, the _______ lays eggs. The larva stage of a ladybug is most similar to the _______ stage of a cricket. Choose the words that best complete the sentences.

• adult; nymph

• nymph; adult

• adult; pupa

• nymph; egg

Which statements explain how animal structures and their functions help animals survive in a rainforest? Choose all correct answers.

• Monkeys have hands that help them easily pick fruit that grows in the rainforest.

• Fish have fins that help them move through the river in search of food.

• Toucans have short beaks to help them hide in small places.

• Jaguars have spotted coats that help them climb into a tree.

Determine the most important function of each listed structure. Which structures are listed are most important for providing protection?

• Anteater’s long tongue

• Armadillo’s plates

• Tortoise’s shell

• Pelican’s beak

Fossils shaped like seashells can be found inland, away from a water source. Which statement BEST explains how these fossils could be found inland?

• Seashells can be found in both fresh and salt water.

• Collectors dropped the seashells on the land.

• The area was once part of a seashore.

• A hurricane blew the seashells on land.