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Animal Structure & Function

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of a camel's hump?

a)

Stores fat for energy

b)

Carries a human

c)

Stores water

2.

What is the function of a desert fox's large ears?

a)

To make itself look bigger

b)

To help dissipate heat to keep itself cool

c)

To improve hearing in the vast desert

3.

Why does a Gila Monster have such a thick tail?

a)

To whip its enemies as a defense against predators

b)

To help it move faster

c)

To store fat for energy

4.

What is the function of a jaguar's spotted fur?

a)

To help it blend easily into jungle habitats

b)

To keep the jaguar cool

c)

To attract a mate

5.

Why does a moose have wide hooves?

a)

To help it walk through thick snow

b)

To hold its enormous body weight

c)

To allow it to swim in water

6.

What is the purpose of a Must Ox's long, dense coat?

a)

Keeps the flies away

b)

As camouflage in the forest

c)

Helps protect from Arctic wind and cold

7.

Why does a poison dart frog have such a bright color?

a)

To warn jungle predators that it is poisonous

b)

To camouflage with the jungle terrain

c)

To stand out against the green leaves

8.

Why does a polar bear have white fur?

a)

To keep them cool

b)

To keep them warm

c)

To help them blend in with the snow while hunting

9.

Why does a "walking stick" bug look like a twig or stick?

a)

To fool predators into thinking it is a part of a tree

b)

To keep it warm in the winter

c)

Because twigs are its favorite outfit

10.

Why does a Ptarmigan bird's feathers change from brown in the summer to white in the winter?

a)

To attract a female companion

b)

Summer is it's favorite season

c)

To help camouflage during the different seasons

11.

Why do certain plants have waxy leaves?

a)

To keep bugs away

b)

To help retain moisture

c)

To keep people from eating it

12.

Why does a flower that grows in the desert bloom and seed quickly after it rains?

a)

It is happy that it rained

b)

To avoid drought

c)

To make the desert beautiful

13.

Why does a cactus have prickly spines?

a)

To ward off predators

b)

To help it retain water

c)

both of these

14.

Why do deciduous trees lose leaves in the winter?

a)

As a signal to humans that Autumn is here

b)

To reduce water loss

c)

Because the trees want new leaves

15.

What is the function of thick bark on a tree?

a)

To protect trees from the cold

b)

To help the tree retain water

c)

Both of these are correct

16.

What is the function of leaves with broad, flat surfaces?

a)

To capture sunlight for photosynthesis

b)

To protect them from the cold

c)

To look attractive

17.

Why do tropical leaves in the rainforest have pointed leaves?

a)

To allow water to drip off

b)

To get photosynthesis from the sun

c)

To deter predators