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Habitats Test Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The desert habitat is __________ and __________.

a)

hot and wet

b)

dry and cold

c)

dry and hot

d)

diverse and cool

2.

The (a)   habitat has lots of rain and monkeys that live there.

3.

A (a)   is a place where a plant or animal lives.

4.

(a)   are wide, open areas of land filled with low plants like grasses and wildflowers.

5.

A change made by a living thing in order to help it survive is called an (a)   .

6.

Different kinds of living things in one place (plants / animals) are called (a)   .

7.

A very cold habitat is called the (a)   .

8.

Which picture shows a habitat?

a)

b)

c)

d)

9.

Which habitat is shown in the picture?

(a)  

10.

Which habitat is shown in the picture?

(a)  

11.

Which habitat is shown in the picture?

(a)  

12.

Which plant adaptation is best for this habitat?

a)

flowers that can bloom in cold temperatures

b)

roots that grow in frozen soil

c)

roots that grow in wet soil

d)

leaves that store water

13.

A small animal likes to eat grasses and bushes. It can survive when it is warm or cold. Where does this animal most likely live?

a)

desert

b)

forest

c)

prairie

d)

tundra

14.

How is a marsh different from a swamp?

a)

A marsh is wetter than a swamp.

b)
  • A marsh has more diversity than a swamp.

c)

A marsh has fresh water. A swamp has salty water.

d)

A marsh has plants that are like grasses. A swamp has plants that are like trees.

15.

What is a habitat?

a)

A place where only animals live

b)

A large area of water

c)

A place where plants and animals live and grow

d)

A type of animal

16.

Which of the following habitats would you most likely find a cactus in?

a)

Rainforest

b)

Desert

c)

Ocean

d)

Arctic Tundra

17.

Wetlands provide habitats for many living things because of their sheltered waters and

a)

large supply of nutrients

b)

thick layers of mud

c)

lack of insects

d)

ability to prevent floods

18.

Which of the following groups of animals would you most likely find living in a desert habitat?

a)

Polar bears, seals, penguins

b)

Camels, scorpions, lizards

c)

Dolphins, sharks, whales

d)

Frogs, alligators, water lilies

19.

What type of habitat do fish live in?

a)

Desert

b)

Ocean

c)

Forest

d)

Mountain

20.

In which habitat would you find animals such as frogs, snakes, and alligators?

a)

Desert

b)

Wetlands

c)

Arctic

d)

Mountains

21.

What is the main reason animals are adapted to their habitats?

a)

To find food more easily

b)

To protect themselves from predators

c)

To survive and reproduce

d)

To migrate easily

22.

Which of the following are main land habitats?

Choose all that apply.

a)

forests

b)

ocean

c)

deserts

d)

tundras

23.

Which of the following are main water habitats?

Choose all that apply.

a)

wetlands

b)

ocean

c)

streams

d)

grasslands

24.

Prairie dogs, wolves, turkeys, eagles, weasels, bobcats, foxes, and geese live in (a)   .

25.

A (a)   is a hot, dry habitat that gets a lot of sun and little water.

26.
This is a feature of an animal that helps it to survive in a specific habitat.
a)
personality
b)
adaptation
c)
need
d)
heart
27.
The fennec fox has big ears to help it cool down in its ________ habitat.
a)
ocean
b)
desert
c)
jungle
d)
arctic
28.
A desert habitat is cold and wet.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
A habitat is where a living thing can get what it needs to live.
a)
True
b)
False
30.

There are many kinds of plants and animals in the Tundra.

a)

True

b)

False

31.
 A ______________ has hot days and cool nights.
a)
Artic
b)
Desert
c)
Rain forest
d)
Woodland forest
32.

In the _____________ it is cold and windy.

a)

Tundra

b)

Desert

c)

Rain forest

d)

Forest

33.

In the ______________ it is hot and wet.

a)

Artic

b)

Desert

c)

Rain forest

d)

Grasslands

34.

The pictures show two snakes. The coral snake is venomous. The milk snake is not venomous. How does looking almost exactly like the coral snake help the milk snake?

a)

It helps the milk snake find prey easily.

b)

It helps the milk snake move very quickly.

c)

It helps the milk snake blend into its environment.

d)

It helps the milk snake keep predators away because it looks like a dangerous snake.

35.

The body of a fish is covered in scales, a bird's body is covered in feathers, and a rabbit has fur all over. What do scales, feathers, and fur have in common?

a)

They are all help the animals camouflage into their habitats.

b)

They all help the animals move.

c)

They are all protective features that keep bodies of the animals safe.

d)

They all have the same texture or feeling.

36.

The diagram below shows an armadillo and a turtle. What adaptations do these two organisms have in common that are helpful for survival?

a)

protective outer armor to protect against predators

b)

long tails to use in defense against predators

c)

long claws for climbing

d)

large ears for hearing

37.

The picture shows a Georgia bobcat, which lives in the mountain regions of Georgia. The bobcat has wide paws and sharp claws to help it

a)

travel quickly across sandy ground.

b)

stay balanced on the rocky terrain.

c)

avoid getting stuck in the thick mud.

d)

swim across long distances for food.

38.

The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in this environment?

a)

large ears

b)

thick fur

c)

webbed feet

d)

sharp claws

39.

Many plants have leaves that have a waxy covering called a cuticle. Plant roots do NOT have a cuticle. Based on this information, what is the most likely function (job) of the cuticle?

a)

to keep insects away

b)

to provide shape to the plants

c)

to prevent (stop) water loss

d)

to absorb nutrients

40.

The mountain region of Georgia can have cold temperatures and get a lot of snow.  Which feature most helps an animal to live in this habitat?

a)

long legs

b)

thick fur

c)

large ears

d)

sharp claws

41.

How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?

a)

They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.

b)

They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.

c)

They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food

d)

They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.

42.
What animal would you most likely find in the desert habitat?
a)
Squirrels 
b)
Foxes
c)
Camels
d)
Sharks
43.
A habitat is a specific place that an animal lives.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
______________ is home to a huge number of plants and animals and it rains A LOT.
a)
Desert
b)
Rainforest
c)
Grasslands
d)
Ocean
45.
Which habitat is very dry, has very little plant life, and is too hot to support many animals?
a)
Stream
b)
Forest
c)
Desert
d)
Polar Region
46.
A forest is a habitat that has a lot of trees and animals such as squirrels, deer, snakes, and birds. 
a)
True
b)
False
47.
Fish, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and plants live here. What habitat is this describing?
a)
Stream
b)
Polar Region
c)
Rainforest
d)
Ocean
48.
A habitat with big open spaces of grass and very little rain and trees is called a ___________.
a)
forest
b)
desert
c)
grasslands
d)
tundra
49.
A habitat with with ice covered land and cold temperatures is called a ___________.
a)
tundra
b)
desert
c)
forest
d)
grassland
50.
A habitat with lots of rainfall and trees that can be found near the equator is called a _____.
a)
forest
b)
desert
c)
rainforest
d)
grassland
51.
A habitat in a large body of water is called an ____________.
a)
desert
b)
tundra
c)
ocean
d)
rainforest
52.
A habitat that is very hot and very dry is called a ___________.
a)
savanna
b)
grasslands
c)
tundra
d)
desert
53.
A habitat where the land is covered with water is called a __________.
a)
ocean
b)
coral reef
c)
tundra
d)
wetlands
54.
A habitat with many trees with leaves that change with the color of the season is called a ___________________.
a)
forest
b)
rainforest
c)
tundra
d)
savanna
55.
What is true about habitats?
a)
they must be warm during the year for plants to survive
b)
they all have different kinds and amounts of soil, water, sunlight, and living things. 
56.
What animals would live in this habitat? 
a)
shark, fish, sea gull
b)
bird, lion, elephant
c)
salmon, tadpole, bear
d)
crab, lobster, pelican 
57.
This habitat makes up most of the earths surface and is salty. 
a)
swamp
b)
lake
c)
ocean
d)
jungle
58.

What animals would you find in this habitat?

a)

shrimp, fish, whales

b)

salmon, tadpoles, bears

c)

alligators, turtles, cranes

59.
Animals depend on plants.  Why?
a)
a place to hide
b)
they don't need plants
c)
food and a place to live
d)
fun
60.

What is a desert habitat?

a)

A very dry place with little rain

b)

A very wet place with lots of rain

c)

A very dry place with lots of rain

d)

A very wet place with little rain

61.

What animals live in the desert?

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

What kinds of plants grow in the desert?

a)
b)
c)
d)
63.

How is the desert habitat similar to the ocean habitat?

a)

The desert habitat and the ocean habitat have animals.

b)

The desert habitat and the ocean habitat have plants.

c)

The desert habitat and the ocean habitat have animals and plants.

d)

None of the above

64.

How is the desert habitat different than the ocean habitat?

a)

There is no difference between the desert habitat and the ocean habitat.

b)

The desert habitat is different than the ocean habitat because it is beautiful.

c)

The desert habitat is different than the ocean habitat because it is ugly.

d)

The desert habitat is different than the ocean habitat because it is dry with very little water.

65.

Animal(s) I can find in the desert would be:

a)

cougar

b)

puma

c)

camel

d)

lizard

e)

coyote

66.

Where can you find grasslands? Choose the most correct answer.

a)

Everywhere except Antartica

b)

Asia

c)

America

d)

Antartica

67.

What three things make up a habitat?

a)

food

b)

water

c)

shelter

d)

air

e)

family

68.

An adaptation helps an animal survive in its habitat.  Which adaptation best allows an alligator to catch small mammals?

a)

Its tail because it is strong and powerful.

b)

Its long snout because it can reach them easier.

c)

Its long teeth catch the animals quicker and easier.

d)

Its color blends in with the murky water so small mammals will not see it coming.

69.

Which habitat is the home for a polar bear?

a)

Tundra

b)

Grassland

c)

Desert

d)

Wetland

70.

Which habitat is home to a great white shark?

a)

Wetland

b)

Ocean

c)

Tundra

d)

Grassland

71.

What are TWO animals that live in a grassland habitat?

a)

Dolphin

b)

Monkey

c)

Zebra

d)

Elephant

72.

What does a wetland habitat look like?

a)

A lot of fresh water and plants

b)

Dry and no trees

c)

Completely under water

d)

Covered in snow and ice

73.

Imagine Liam and Ethan are planning a trip to the Sahara. What characteristic should they expect from the Sahara's habitat?

a)

Lots of rain

b)

Very cold temperatures

c)

Very little rainfall

d)

Large bodies of water

74.

What is the largest habitat in the world?

a)
b)
c)
d)
75.

In which habitat would you find animals such as frogs, snakes, and alligators?

a)

Desert

b)

Wetlands

c)

Arctic

d)

Mountains

76.

Which habitat is characterized by very low temperatures, snow, and ice?

a)

Desert

b)

Rainforest

c)

Tundra

d)

Grassland

77.

What type of habitat do lions primarily live in?

a)

Forests

b)

Grasslands

c)

Deserts

d)

Mountains

78.

Which habitat is characterized by large areas of trees and underbrush where various forms of wildlife live?

a)

Desert

b)

Forest

c)

Tundra

d)

Ocean

79.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a desert habitat?

a)

High temperatures during the day

b)

Very little rainfall

c)

Dense forests

d)

Sand dunes

80.

Which habitat is the picture showing?

a)

Rainforest

b)

Grasslands

c)

Wetlands

d)

Desert