WorksheetsAnimal Behavior Test- Chapter 13- Angel
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A bird building its nest perfectly the first time is an example of
a)
learned behavior
b)
instinctive behavior
2.
In the park, you noticed a girl throwing a stick for her dog to fetch. The dog ran and got the stick every time. This is an example of
a)
instinctive behavior
b)
learned behavior
3.
You observe a baby duck following closely behind your friend's adult cat. This is an example of
a)
imprinting
b)
conditioning
4.
Which
of the following is an example of an animal showing an instinctive
behavior?
a)
a dog sitting on command when the owner says, "Sit!"
b)
a woman sneezing when she gets pepper in her nose
c)
a bird building a perfect nest the first time it tries
d)
a bear sitting in a cave to keep from getting wet in a rain storm
5.
Which of these is an example of group behavior by ants?
a)
sleeping
b)
building tunnels
c)
crawling
d)
breathing
6.
Are 3 animals working together considered group behavior?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
sometimes
d)
depends on the animal
7.
Why do wildebeests form large groups when they migrate?
a)
defense against predators
b)
building homes
c)
exercise
d)
hibernation
8.
Which of these behaviors can help people survive?
a)
rescuing people from fire
b)
ice skating
c)
watching a sports game
d)
playing video games
9.
If an animal migrates then they
a)
find a hole to sleep in
b)
change the color of their fur
c)
travel to a warmer location
10.
What does it mean to hibernate?
a)
To change your physical characteristics
b)
To sleep for an extended period of time during the winter
c)
To travel to a warmer location
d)
To eat all the oreos
11.
A place where plants and animals live and grow is called a ____________. It provides, food, water, shelter, and air.
a)
shelter
b)
tree
c)
habitat
d)
organism
12.
An animal can blend in with its surrounding by using __________________
a)
migration
b)
camouflage
c)
hibernation
d)
prey
13.
The behavior of some animals to attract other animals
a)
Courtship
b)
Dating
c)
Showing off
d)
Hibernation
14.
Some male birds perform elaborate dances in order to attract females. This is an example of _______.
a)
camouflage
b)
insight
c)
courtship
d)
mimicry
15.
What animal structure is NOT helpful for eating?
a)
flexible jaw
b)
claws
c)
teeth
d)
legs
16.
What is the primary purpose for these structures?
"Tentacles that allow an octopus to grab and hold on to its prey."
"Tentacles that allow an octopus to grab and hold on to its prey."
a)
defense
b)
movement
c)
obtaining resources
d)
mimicry
17.
What type of defense would a turtle have?
a)
shell
b)
running away
c)
attacking with claws
d)
releasing a smell
18.
What is a behavior in which newborn animals recognize and follow the first moving object they see?
a)
courtship
b)
mimicry
c)
imprinting
d)
conditioning
19.
What is a process in which an animal learns that a stimulus and its response to that stimulus will bring about a good or bad result?
a)
conditioning
b)
imprinting
c)
inherited behavior
d)
mimicry
20.
What are behaviors that are passed on from the parent to the offspring and are with the offspring from birth?
a)
inherited behaviors
b)
imprinting
c)
mimicry
d)
camouflage
21.
Each species of birds builds its own type of nest.
a)
inherited
b)
learned
22.
A rat runs through a maze
a)
inherited
b)
learned
23.
A dogs sits when its owner gives a command
a)
inherited
b)
learned
24.
A spider weaves its web
a)
inherited
b)
learned
25.
A caterpillar spins a cocoon
a)
inherited
b)
learned
26.
A squirrel buries its nuts
a)
inherited
b)
learned
27.
A cat goes to its bowl to be fed at the same time each morning.
a)
inherited
b)
learned
28.
What is a group of Ravens called?
a)
Pride
b)
Colony
c)
Flock
d)
A bunch of Ravens
29.
The scent of food is an example of a (an) ____ stimulus.
a)
innate
b)
external
c)
internal
d)
habitual
30.
A _________ is defined as a way an animal responds to a stimulus.
a)
response
b)
instinct
c)
attitude
d)
behavior
31.
________________ behaviors result from an interaction between innate behaviors & past experiences.
a)
Genetic
b)
Hunting
c)
Innate
d)
Learned
32.
What is the definition of behavior
a)
animal's response to a stimulus
b)
animal's type of communication
c)
animal's care of offspring
d)
animal's main characterisitics
33.
An internal stimulus happens ____________ the body
a)
outside
b)
inside
c)
behind
d)
under
34.
An octopus can change its color to match its surroundings. This is an example of which type of behavior?
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
c)
cooperative behavior
d)
estivation
35.
A dog rolls over and gets a treat, so she rolls over again. This is an example of a...
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited behavior
c)
physical trait
d)
instinct
36.
Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?
a)
fur color and pattern
b)
food brand preference
c)
obedience to owner's commands
d)
knowledge of where the treats are kept
37.
A human baby crying is?
a)
instinct
b)
learned behavior
c)
adaptation
d)
inherited trait
38.
Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior?
a)
ground squirrels hibernating
b)
geese migrating south for the winter
c)
a lion cub hunting as its mother does
d)
an octopus spraying ink for protection
39.
Which of the following is an example of an instinct that helps an animal survive?
a)
a skunk spraying a smelly mist for protection
b)
a raccoon learning to cross the road
c)
a dog learning to beg for food
d)
a human riding a bicycle
40.
The interaction between animals of the same species, generally involving some form of communication.
a)
innate behavior
b)
response
c)
reflex
d)
social behavior
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