WorksheetsSkeletons, muscles, and movement!
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
A ________ is a framework that shapes and supports an animal, protects its internal organs, and allows it to move in its environment
endoskeleton
exoskeleton
skeleton
muscular system
Animals with an exoskeleton must use a process called _______ to grow bigger.
camoflauge
molting
shedding
moving
A __________ is a place where two or more parts of a skeleton meet.
foot
tube
muscle fiber
joint
Which is true of the skeleton shown here?
It grows with the animal.
It molts as the animal grows.
It does not have hard parts.
It is mostly cartilage.
What are the benefits of a fish having a swim bladder? Choose all that apply.
It can save energy swimming.
It can control the depth it swims at.
It can filter the water and remove chemicals.
It helps to do jet propulsion.
Select the reasons why an animal might need to move about.
To avoid prey.
To hunt for food.
To hide from predators.
To find a mate.
This technology is inspired by which animal feature?
bird's wings
streamlined beak and body
soft body
jet propulsion
What feature helps a monkey travel in the trees?
long arms
webbed feet
streamlined body
hairy body
Bats, birds, and beetles can fly. Their wings are all made the same.
True
False
Birds have hollow bones to keep them light for flying, but penguins have ______ bones that make it easier for diving.
empty
living
solid
short
