WorksheetsOrganisms Test Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is an inherited trait of a zebra?
stripes
hooves
speed
all of these
Which of these things is NOT necessary for animals to survive?
food
water
long fur
shelter
Which of these would be a learned behavior of Ms. Byrum's dog Lincoln?
scratching when he itches
sleeping when he's tired
beautiful white fur
barking when he needs to go outside
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?
All of the plants will be tomatoes because tomatoes are stronger than cucumbers.
All of the plants will be cucumbers because cucumbers grow faster than tomatoes.
None of the seeds will sprout because they are mixed up.
Some of the plants will be tomatoes and some will be cucumbers.
If we were to look at our classmates and make a list of the inherited traits that we see, which would be included?
long hair
freckles
missing teeth
bruises, cuts & scrapes
Ms. Byrum just planted a pink magnolia tree in her backyard. Which of the following is an inherited trait of the pink magnolia tree?
pink flowers
the number of flowers
broken branches
the height of the tree
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)?
Observe the number of minutes meerkats spend in different locations each day.
Observe meerkats in the wild to see if they stay close to each other.
Remove some of the meerkats from the zoo and observe the ones left behind.
Add a new baby meerkat to the zoo and observe its behavior.
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?
eating plants, fruits, and small animals
having a long, hairless tail
eating food out of garbage cans
having sharp teeth and claws
Which type of adaptation helps a stickbug to survive?
speed - a stickbug moves very slowly
mimicry - a stickbug looks like a stick
hibernation - stickbugs become inactive during cold months
migration - stickbugs travel south in the winter to escape cold weather
As you can see in the picture, different birds have different types of beaks. What most likely influences the shape of a birds beak?
the environment in which they live
what time of day they are active and hunting for food
the size of their predators
the type of food that they eat
Which plant form is most useful for attracting pollinators?
deep roots
shallow roots
colorful scented flowers
thorns
Which of the following adaptations helps the polar bear to survive in its environment?
thick fur
large strong claws
sharp teeth
black skin
