Rascal Chapter 1-3 Assessment

What is the significance of stalactites in cave ecosystems?

• They contribute to the formation of cave structures and provide habitats for various organisms.

• They are primarily formed by the erosion of rocks by water.

• They serve as a food source for cave-dwelling animals.

• They are indicators of air quality in caves.

What is a STALACTITE?

• Rocks hanging from the roof of a cave.

• Minerals deposited on the cave floor.

• Water droplets that fall from the cave ceiling.

• A type of cave fish.

What does a crayfish look like?

• A small, colorful fish with fins

• A freshwater lobster with claws and an armored body

• A large, soft-bodied mollusk

• A slimy amphibian with no shell

What was discovered when Wowser dug the hole at the base of a rotten stump?

• A mother raccoon and four babies.

• A hidden treasure chest.

• An old, rusty bicycle.

• A family of squirrels.

How do stalactites form?

• They form from mineral deposits as water drips from cave ceilings.

• They are formed by the erosion of rocks by wind.

• They are created by the freezing of water in caves.

• They develop from the accumulation of dust and debris in caves.

How can you tell the difference between a nighthawk and a whippoorwill?

• Nighthawks have ovals of white under each wing.

• Whippoorwills have a distinctive call that sounds like their name.

• Nighthawks are larger than whippoorwills.

• Whippoorwills have a white stripe on their tail.

Who was Wowser?

• A St. Bernard.

• A Golden Retriever.

• A Labrador Retriever.

• A Poodle.

What is the habitat of a crayfish?

• Saltwater environments such as oceans and seas.

• Freshwater environments such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

• Desert areas with minimal water.

• Urban areas with high pollution levels.

What is the importance of understanding animal habitats?

• It helps in conservation efforts and understanding ecological relationships.

• It allows for the development of new animal species.

• It increases the population of all animal species.

• It has no significant impact on the environment.

What is the difference between a nighthawk and a whippoorwill in terms of behavior?

• Nighthawks are more active during the day, while whippoorwills are more often heard at night.

• Nighthawks are more active during dusk and dawn, while whippoorwills are more often heard at night.

• Nighthawks and whippoorwills are equally active at night.

• Nighthawks are primarily found in urban areas, while whippoorwills prefer rural areas.