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Skeletons, muscles, and movement!

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ________ is a framework that shapes and supports an animal, protects its internal organs, and allows it to move in its environment

a)

endoskeleton

b)

exoskeleton

c)

skeleton

d)

muscular system

2.

Animals with an exoskeleton must use a process called _______ to grow bigger.

a)

camoflauge

b)

molting

c)

shedding

d)

moving

3.

A __________ is a place where two or more parts of a skeleton meet.

a)

foot

b)

tube

c)

muscle fiber

d)

joint

4.

Which is true of the skeleton shown here?

a)

It grows with the animal.

b)

It molts as the animal grows.

c)

It does not have hard parts.

d)

It is mostly cartilage.

5.

What are the benefits of a fish having a swim bladder? Choose all that apply.

a)

It can save energy swimming.

b)

It can control the depth it swims at.

c)

It can filter the water and remove chemicals.

d)

It helps to do jet propulsion.

6.

Select the reasons why an animal might need to move about.

a)

To avoid prey.

b)

To hunt for food.

c)

To hide from predators.

d)

To find a mate.

7.

This technology is inspired by which animal feature?

a)

bird's wings

b)

streamlined beak and body

c)

soft body

d)

jet propulsion

8.

What feature helps a monkey travel in the trees?

a)

long arms

b)

webbed feet

c)

streamlined body

d)

hairy body

9.

Bats, birds, and beetles can fly. Their wings are all made the same.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Birds have hollow bones to keep them light for flying, but penguins have ______ bones that make it easier for diving.

a)

empty

b)

living

c)

solid

d)

short