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Organisms Test Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an inherited trait of a zebra?

a)

stripes

b)

hooves

c)

speed

d)

all of these

2.

Which of these things is NOT necessary for animals to survive?

a)

food

b)

water

c)

long fur

d)

shelter

3.

Which of these would be a learned behavior of Ms. Byrum's dog Lincoln?

a)

scratching when he itches

b)

sleeping when he's tired

c)

beautiful white fur

d)

barking when he needs to go outside

4.

Bob the gardener is planting seeds when his tomato seeds get accidentally mixed up with his cucumber seeds! If he plants all of the seeds in the same garden row, what is likely to happen?

a)

All of the plants will be tomatoes because tomatoes are stronger than cucumbers.

b)

All of the plants will be cucumbers because cucumbers grow faster than tomatoes.

c)

None of the seeds will sprout because they are mixed up.

d)

Some of the plants will be tomatoes and some will be cucumbers.

5.

If we were to look at our classmates and make a list of the inherited traits that we see, which would be included?

a)

long hair

b)

freckles

c)

missing teeth

d)

bruises, cuts & scrapes

6.

Ms. Byrum just planted a pink magnolia tree in her backyard. Which of the following is an inherited trait of the pink magnolia tree?

a)

pink flowers

b)

the number of flowers

c)

broken branches

d)

the height of the tree

7.

Meerkats in the zoo always stay close to their family groups. How can we decide if this is a learned behavior or inherited behavior (instinct)?

a)

Observe the number of minutes meerkats spend in different locations each day.

b)

Observe meerkats in the wild to see if they stay close to each other.

c)

Remove some of the meerkats from the zoo and observe the ones left behind.

d)

Add a new baby meerkat to the zoo and observe its behavior.

8.

The possum (or opossum) is a nocturnal animal that has become a nuisance in some urban areas. Which of the following observations describes a learned behavior of possums?

a)

eating plants, fruits, and small animals

b)

having a long, hairless tail

c)

eating food out of garbage cans

d)

having sharp teeth and claws

9.

Which type of adaptation helps a stickbug to survive?

a)

speed - a stickbug moves very slowly

b)

mimicry - a stickbug looks like a stick

c)

hibernation - stickbugs become inactive during cold months

d)

migration - stickbugs travel south in the winter to escape cold weather

10.

As you can see in the picture, different birds have different types of beaks. What most likely influences the shape of a birds beak?

a)

the environment in which they live

b)

what time of day they are active and hunting for food

c)

the size of their predators

d)

the type of food that they eat

11.

Which plant form is most useful for attracting pollinators?

a)

deep roots

b)

shallow roots

c)

colorful scented flowers

d)

thorns

12.

Which of the following adaptations helps the polar bear to survive in its environment?

a)

thick fur

b)

large strong claws

c)

sharp teeth

d)

black skin