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WorksheetsAnimal Structure & Function
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the function of a camel's hump?
Stores fat for energy
Carries a human
Stores water
What is the function of a desert fox's large ears?
To make itself look bigger
To help dissipate heat to keep itself cool
To improve hearing in the vast desert
Why does a Gila Monster have such a thick tail?
To whip its enemies as a defense against predators
To help it move faster
To store fat for energy
What is the function of a jaguar's spotted fur?
To help it blend easily into jungle habitats
To keep the jaguar cool
To attract a mate
Why does a moose have wide hooves?
To help it walk through thick snow
To hold its enormous body weight
To allow it to swim in water
What is the purpose of a Must Ox's long, dense coat?
Keeps the flies away
As camouflage in the forest
Helps protect from Arctic wind and cold
Why does a poison dart frog have such a bright color?
To warn jungle predators that it is poisonous
To camouflage with the jungle terrain
To stand out against the green leaves
Why does a polar bear have white fur?
To keep them cool
To keep them warm
To help them blend in with the snow while hunting
Why does a "walking stick" bug look like a twig or stick?
To fool predators into thinking it is a part of a tree
To keep it warm in the winter
Because twigs are its favorite outfit
Why does a Ptarmigan bird's feathers change from brown in the summer to white in the winter?
To attract a female companion
Summer is it's favorite season
To help camouflage during the different seasons
Why do certain plants have waxy leaves?
To keep bugs away
To help retain moisture
To keep people from eating it
Why does a flower that grows in the desert bloom and seed quickly after it rains?
It is happy that it rained
To avoid drought
To make the desert beautiful
Why does a cactus have prickly spines?
To ward off predators
To help it retain water
both of these
Why do deciduous trees lose leaves in the winter?
As a signal to humans that Autumn is here
To reduce water loss
Because the trees want new leaves
What is the function of thick bark on a tree?
To protect trees from the cold
To help the tree retain water
Both of these are correct
What is the function of leaves with broad, flat surfaces?
To capture sunlight for photosynthesis
To protect them from the cold
To look attractive
Why do tropical leaves in the rainforest have pointed leaves?
To allow water to drip off
To get photosynthesis from the sun
To deter predators
