WorksheetsPlants and Animals Test Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Hawks have sharp claws called talons that help them capture prey. Talons are best described as ...
a genetic mutation
an inherited trait
a behavioral adaptation
an acquired characteristic
Some plants grow in an area where there are many leaf-eating animals. Having which feature would best help the plants survive around the leaf-eating animals?
sharp thorns
long stems
colorful flowers
large fruits
Most cacti survive the dry conditions of a desert because they hold water in their stems. This is an example of
a niche
a species
an adaptation
an ecosystem
What are all the terms part of the life cycle of a plant?
seed and larva
seed, adult, and sprout
chrysalis and larva
none of the above
The continuous changes of a seed to an adult plant that produces seeds is called...
weekly cycle
life cycle
daily cycle
lunar cycle
The following is a life cycle of what organism?
egg --> larva --> pupa --> adult
mammal
insect
bird
amphibian
Which is an example of metamorphosis?
an earthworm tunnels through the soil
a giraffe eats leaves from a tree
a caterpillar changes into a butterfly
a lizard lays eggs in the sand
Which structure best protects a cactus from being eaten by animals?
waxy coating on the stem
green pigment in the cells
sharp spines as the leaves
long roots near the surface
The barrel cactus is able to survive in the desert because it...
captures insects for food
changes color to reflect the sunlight
has long, shallow roots to soak up rain quickly
grows leaves to produce food through photosynthesis
Which part of the plant takes in carbon dioxide?
roots
leaves
stem
flower
When an octopus feels threatened, it can release black ink into the water. The ink most likely helps the octopus ...
move quickly
breathe oxygen
hide from predators
use food faster
A large mammal lives in a cold, snowy environment. Which adaptation would best the mammal survive in low temperatures?
sharp claws
thick fur
large ears
strong muscles
The following are inherited traits of humans except
blue eyes
long eyelashes
long hair
small dimples
Which human trait is most likely inherited from a parent?
learning to ride a bike
holding a spoon
height
reading a book
A few types of birds live in the same ecosystem. Which of these characteristics most likely affect how they complete with each other for food?
types of nests they build
length of tails
shapes of their beaks
colors of their feathers
