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Survival of Animal and Plants

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A turtles uses its shell to protect itself from predators.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Animals that hibernate go into a deep sleep to survive the winter when there can be less food to eat.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Some trees lose their leaves in the fall to help them save energy.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A dam in a river changes the environment by stopping water from flowing downstream.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A giraffe with a slighter longer neck is more likely to be able to reach food in the higher branches of a tree.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which kind of beak adaptation is good for eating nectar from the flower in the picture above?

a)

a flat beak

b)

a long, curved beak

c)

a thick beak

d)

a short, straight beak

7.

Which trait would help a frog catch food?

a)

its green color

b)

its ability to swim

c)

its sticky tongue

d)

its long legs

8.

Which is an example of camouflage?

a)

a bear sleeping in a cave all winter long

b)

a polar bear's fur blending in with the snow

c)

a bird with a long beak eating nectar from flower

d)

a rabbit with large ears releasing some of its heat

9.

Where would you likely find a plant with fuzzy leaves?

a)

in the desert

b)

in a tropical rain forest

c)

near the North Pole

d)

in the ocean

10.

Why are many desert animals nocturnal?

a)

The desert is cooler at night.

b)

They are cold-blooded.

c)

They can hide from predators in the dark.

d)

They cannot see very well in the Sun.

11.

Which statement is true about mimicry?

a)

A giraffe has a long neck to reach high leaves.

b)

An insect's body is shaped like a thorn.

c)

A lizard changes color to blend in with its environment.

d)

A skunk uses a strong odor to scare away predators.

12.

A snake's colors blending into the sand is an example of _____.

a)

mimicry

b)

migration

c)

hibernation

d)

camouflage

13.

A bear that sleeps through the winter so it does not have to find food is an example of _____

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

c)

hibernation

d)

migration

14.

Which helps fish survive in its environment?

a)

fins

b)

lungs

c)

hair

d)

sticky tongue

15.

How do animals use camouflage to survive?

a)

by standing out from their environment

b)

by imitating other animals

c)

by blending in with their environment

d)

by giving warning calls

16.

An organism that imitates another uses ____ to stay safe.

a)

community

b)

climate

c)

camouflage

d)

mimicry

17.

Which is NOT a way that a forest fire changes an environment?

a)

Many plants are killed.

b)

Animals that can move will leave the environment.

c)

Smoke from the fire pollutes the air.

d)

The amount of air in the environment increases.

18.

Ant colonies ________________.

a)

only have ants that do one type of job.

b)

are not common since most ants live solitary lives

c)

do not build their own shelter

d)

rely on each other to find food and protect their group.

19.

Which of the following is an adaptation that provides an advantage for an animal compared to other members of its species?

a)

A kangaroo rat has smaller legs and cannot jump as far as others.

b)

A giraffe has a shorter neck to eat leaves off trees.

c)

A hummingbird has a longer beak to drink nectar from longer flowers.

d)

A fish has bright colors that make it stand out in the school.

20.

An adaptation that would best help an elephant to survive is _______

a)

having shorter legs

b)

having larger size and long tusks

c)

having thinner skin

d)

having a longer tail

21.

Some animals in cold climates have a layer of _____ under the skin to keep them warm.

a)

Cheetos

b)

blubber

c)

blankets

22.

Plants that have large leaves with grooves and "drip tips" would most likely be found in a ______ forest.

a)

Q-tip

b)

dry

c)

rain

23.

Name one trait that can help a plant survive in the desert.

a)

thorns and small leaves

b)

long roots

c)

thick stems

d)

a waxy coating on leaves

e)

All of the these traits can help a plant survive in the desert.

24.

Describe a benefit dolphins get from living in a pod or group.

a)

Dolphins work together to hunt for fish and protect their young from predators.

b)

More fun to swim together.

c)

They can play dolphin games.

25.

Would a polar bear with a large dark spot in its fur have an advantage or a disadvantage compared to other polar bears? Explain.

a)

Advantage.

b)

Disadvantage.

c)

Advantage. It would be cool.

d)

Disadvantage because it could stop the polar bear from being able to use camouflage when hunting for food.