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Topic 7 Lesson 4 External Structures & Functions of Animals

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A body part on the outside of an animal that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

a)

internal structure

b)

external structure

c)

organism

d)

adaptation

2.

The ___________ is a hard external covering that is waterproof.

a)

exoskeleton

b)

skeleton

c)

claws

d)

fingers

3.

The exoskeleton helps the animal in the picture survive its watery environment by __________ its internal structures.

a)

freezing

b)

protecting

c)

melting

d)

coloring

4.

Some animals rely on waterproof ____________ to keep unwanted water away.

a)

claws

b)

exoskeletons

c)

skeletons

d)

arms

5.

What does invertebrate mean?

a)

Animals without a backbone

b)

Animals that change their form

c)

Animals with a backbone

d)

Animals that lay eggs

6.

Which of the following is an invertebrate?

a)

Cat

b)

Snail

c)

Goldfish

d)

Humans

7.

Ladybug have an outer covering called a(n)_________

a)

skeleton

b)

bones

c)

exoskeleton

d)

armor

8.

Humans are invertebrates.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which external structure will help animal catch its prey?

a)

Hair

b)

Sharp claws

10.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a)
A giraffe has long legs to reach watering holes easily.
b)
A giraffe has a long tail to help guide him when he runs.
c)
A giraffe has a long tongue to reach the leaves of tall trees.
d)
A giraffe has a long mane down its neck to help it run faster.
11.

When an animal blends in with its surroundings, it's using ______

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

c)

compression

d)

carnivore

12.

An octopus can change the color and pattern of its skin to match the environment while hunting prey. How does this help the animal?

a)

to swim

b)

to play

c)

to breath

d)

to feed

13.

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Dolphin's tail

a)

movement

b)

covering

c)

eating

d)

playing

14.

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Ant's Legs

a)

movement

b)

covering

c)

eating

d)

playing

15.

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Mosquito's Mouth

a)

movement

b)

covering

c)

eating

d)

playing

16.

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Alpaca's Fur

a)

movement

b)

covering

c)

eating

d)

playing

17.

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Eagle's Beak

a)

movement

b)

covering

c)

eating

d)

playing

18.

External structures for movement, include wings, fins and ___________.

a)

legs

b)

fur

c)

nature

d)

insects

19.
What can external parts help an animal do?
a)
run
b)
dig
c)
find food
d)
all of the above
20.
Which of these is not an external part?
a)
eyes
b)
ears
c)
heart
d)
tail