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Animal Behaviors to Increase Successful Reproduction

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______ is a behavioral process whereby adults of a species try to attract a mate

a)

Courtship

b)

Behavior

c)

Growth

d)

Defense

2.

The process that produces offspring and passes on genetic information/traits is...

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meosis

c)

Genetics

d)

Reproduction

3.

______ is a state of greatly reduced body activity in order to conserve food and energy within the body

a)

Camouflage

b)

Defense

c)

Herding

d)

Hibernation

4.

______ is the movement of animals from one place to another, usually along the same route, and to find available food

a)

Courtship

b)

Behavior

c)

Migration

d)

Hibernation

5.

Birds use a variety of methods for attracting a mate. Which is NOT a method birds would use to attract a mate?

a)

Singing

b)

Dancing

c)

Bright feathers

d)

Flying

6.

Why do peacocks have very bright feathers?

a)

To attract a mate

b)

To blend in to their environment

c)

To scare off predators

d)

To mimic other animals

7.

An ecosystem factor that influences living organisms

a)

adaptations

b)

environmental factors

c)

genetic factors

d)

growth

8.

The process of becoming better suited for the environment in which you live is

a)

genetics

b)

adaptation

c)

behavior

d)

organism

9.
A bark, snort, growl, and hoot are all examples of what type of communication 
a)
non-verbal communication
b)
verbal communication
c)
short distance communication
d)
aggressive communication 
10.
A chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species.
a)
submission
b)
hibernation
c)
pheromone
d)
courtship
11.

Parents care for their offspring until the young animals are independent.

a)

Mating

b)

Cooperative Behavior

c)

Courtship Behavior

d)

Parental Care

12.

Courtship behavior __________ the chances of successful reproduction.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

does not affect

13.

The amount of water available is an example of a

a)

Genetic factor

b)

Environmental factor

14.

Which characteristic of a chameleon my best allow it to survive in its environment?

a)

It has scales to scare off predators

b)

It breathes oxygen

c)

It can climb trees

d)

It can change its body color to blend in with its surroundings