Mammals: Characteristics and Habitats

Mammals: Characteristics and Habitats

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

3rd - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video introduces mammals, highlighting their characteristics such as being warm-blooded vertebrates with fur or hair, and feeding their young with milk. It discusses their adaptability to various habitats and the diversity of species, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the large blue whale. The video explains mammalian reproduction, noting that most give birth to live young, with exceptions like marsupials and egg-laying species. It covers their metabolic needs and dietary habits, categorizing them as carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. Finally, it touches on mammals' roles in human society as farm animals, pets, and wildlife.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes mammals from reptiles and amphibians?

They are cold-blooded.

They lay eggs.

They have scales.

They are warm-blooded.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following environments can mammals NOT inhabit?

Deserts

Oceans

None of the above

Polar regions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these mammals lay eggs?

Elephant

Kangaroo

Dolphin

Platypus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of marsupials?

They lay eggs.

They have pouches for their young.

They are aquatic.

They hibernate.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mammal is known for nursing its young for a very short period?

Kangaroo

Hooded seal

Elephant

Orangutan

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do mammals generally maintain their body temperature?

By basking in the sun

By being cold-blooded

By maintaining a constant internal temperature

By changing color

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of diet includes both plants and meat?

Herbivorous

Omnivorous

Carnivorous

Insectivorous

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