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WorksheetsPlants and Animals Characteristics and Growth
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following animals is classified as an invertebrate?
The plants shown above can be classified together because _________________.
all of them are tree
all of them produce cones
all of them are non-flowering plants
all of them reproduce through spores
As part of a unit about organisms, students are trying to develop a model to classify different animals based on their characteristics. One of those characteristics includes determining if an animal can be classified as a vertebrate or invertebrate.
In order to classify an animal as a vertebrate, the students needs to determine if it _______________.
is cold blooded
has fur or feathers
gives birth to live young
has a backbone and spine
Based on this model, what is happening during the stage of the plant's life cycle labeled with the letter R?
The plant has matured and will begin to flower soon.
Seeds are produced in the fruit for reproduction.
The seedling is beginning to develop into a mature plant.
The plant is beginning to germinate as it grows from the seed.
Based on the student´s observations, what stage of development is she observing?
Germination
Mature Plant
Seed
Seedling
What state of plant development is best represented in the picture?
Flowering
Mature plants
Seed
Seedling
During which stage of a butterfly's life cycle is classified as a pupa?
M
N
O
P
What characteristic do all of the animals pictured above have in common?
They are all classified as insects.
They all come from the same habitat.
They enter the pupa stage of development in their life cycle.
They undergo metamorphosis at some point in their life cycle.
Which of the following best describes the life cycle of an amphibian?
Young --> Adult
Egg --> Pupa --> Adult
Egg --> Young --> Adult
Egg --> Pupa --> Larva --> Adult
The Arctic Fox is a species of fox that lives throughout the Arctic tundra of the Northern Hemisphere. Eating mostly Lemmings (small rodents), the Arctic Fox uses its extremely sensitive hearing to hunt its prey, even when it is hiding under the snow. When it is winter the Arctic Fox's coat is white to blend in with its snow-covered surroundings. In the summer, the coat changes to brown.
Which of the following characteristics of the Arctic Fox is influenced by its environment?
Arctic Foxes hunt Lemmings.
Arctic Foxes live in tundra habitats.
Arctic Foxes have very sensitive hearing.
Arctic Foxes change color with the seasons.
Which of the following statements best supports the claim that some animal characteristics are inherited from their parents?
Bats have sensitive ears that help them hunt prey at night.
Warmer water temperatures can cause some crustaceans to grow smaller.
Marine animals, such as sharks, show scarring from injuries while hunting.
A dog goes to the door when it needs to go outside.
Leaf shape, type of fruit, and the flower color are all examples of plant characteristics that are _______________.
a part of the plant´s life cycle.
sources of food for animals.
inherited from the parent plant.
influenced by the environoment.
Which of the following is NOT an example of how most animals use their sense of smell to interact with their environment?
Finding food.
Avoiding danger.
Caring for each other.
Recognizing other organisms.
Some animals, such as this barn owl, have very large eyes in order to ______________.
look for shelter in dark places.
locate other barn owls at night.
hunt prey when it is dark.
escape predators trying to hunt them at night.
As part of a unit on animal adaptations, a group of students is asked to classify animals based on how they hunt. After conducting research, the students decide that the following animals should all be grouped together based on how they use echolocation to locate food by sensing vibrations: dolphins, bats, and cave birds.
What sense do these animals use in order to hunt for prey using echolocation?
Hearing
Sight
Smell
Touch
Why do some plants produce fruit that contain seeds?
The fruit protects the seeds from animals that would eat them.
The fruit is eaten by animals who then spread the seeds through their droppings.
The seeds grow into seedlings within the fruit before being carried away by the animals.
The seeds remain inside the fruit until it rots, then they can be carried away by the wind.
The Saguaro Cactus lives in the deserts of Arizona, southern California, and parts of northern Mexico. They can grow to a height of over 70 feet and are covered in spikes. The roots of the Saguaro Cactus are shallow, only 4 to 6 inches deep and can spread out as wide as the cactus is tall. Many desert bird species make holes in these cacti in order to build nests. The Saguaro cactus produces flowers in the spring that attract bees, doves, and bats, who act as pollinators for the plant.
The roots of the Saguaro Cactus are shallow and widely spread because ______________.
they need to absorb rainwater quickly before it evaporates.
they prevent tall cactus from falling over in the strong desert wind.
they can stabilize the cactus when birds dig holes in it to make nests.
they cannot penetrate the hard desert rocks that lie just below the sand.
Which of the following adaptations best explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?
Pine trees have thick bark
Pine cones produce seeds.
Pine tree roots go deep underground.
Pine needs are thin and have a wax coating.
Emperor Penguins are flightless, warm-blooded birds that live in the southern hemisphere, exclusively on the continent of Antarctica. They live in their entire lives either on the ice of Antarctica or in the frigid ocean waters below the Antarctic Circle. They have waterproof feather, streamlined bodies, and a large amount of stored body fat. They have sleek feathers and strong, aerodynamic wings.
What is the best explanation for why the Emperor Penguin has sleek feathers and strong wings even though they cannot fly?
The wings are used to circulate blood so that they penguins do no overheat.
The wings are used as flippers and help the penguins swim through the water.
The wings are left over from a time in the prehistoric past when penguins could fly.
The wings are used to help the penguins maintain balance as they walk across ice.
Which of the following adaptations best explains how gray wolves are able to eat the meat from the prey they hunt and kill?
Gray wolves have excellent hearing that can help them track their prey.
Gray wolves have long, sharp teeth that help in ripping flesh from their kills.
Gray wolves have fur that helps them stay camouflaged in their forest habitats.
Gray wolves have sharp claws that help provide traction as they close their prey.
Red-eyed tree frogs live in the hot, humid forests of Central America. They have bright, red eyes and green skin with patches of blue on the undersides of their legs. When a full adult, the tree frogs leave the ponds where they lived as tadpoles, and spend their lives in the trees of their forest habitat. Their diet consists primarily of insects.
Which of the following best explains why the red-eyed tree frog has green skin?
The green skin can be seen by other frogs and helps the frog attract a mate.
The green skin helps attracts insects to the leaves where the frog can eat them.
The green skin absorbs less sunlight, preventing the frogś skin from drying out.
The green skin serves as camouflage, allowing the frog to bled in with the green leaves.
