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Life Science Review

Total questions: 177

Worksheet time: 5hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the ADULT stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
2.
What is the last stage of the butterfly life cycle?
a)
egg
b)
pupa
c)
adult
d)
larva
3.
The second stage in incomplete metamorphosis is a/an_.
a)
embryo
b)
adult
c)
nymph
d)
larva
4.
The process in which some organisms change form during different stages of life is called_.
a)
germinate
b)
life span
c)
direct development
d)
metamorphosis
5.
After a frog hatches from an egg it looks just like an adult frog.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The type of life cycle where the young look like miniature adults is called _________ .
a)
direct development
b)
complete metamorphosis
c)
incomplete metamorphosis
d)
miniatureization
7.
In the LARVA stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
8.
In the EGG stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
9.
In the PUPA stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
10.
Which of the following goes through DIRECT DEVELOPMENT for its life cycle?
a)
butterfly
b)
dog
c)
oak tree
d)
grasshopper
11.
Which of the following goes through COMPLETE METAMORPHOSIS for its life cycle?
a)
butterfly
b)
dog
c)
oak tree
d)
grasshopper
12.
How many stages are there in the butterfly life cycle?
a)
6
b)
4
c)
3
d)
5
13.
What is the stage of the caterpillar called?
a)
pupa
b)
adult
c)
egg
d)
larva
14.
What is a life cycle?
a)
process of changing from one form to another
b)
changes an animal goes through during its life
c)
larva spins this covering out of silk or grows hard shells
15.
List the four stages of the complete metamorphosis life cycles in the correct order. 
a)
Egg, Pupa, Larva, Adult
b)
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
c)
Adult, Egg, Larva, Pupa
d)
Adult, Egg, Pupa, Larva
16.
What are the stages called that show how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly?
a)
Life Cycle
b)
Process
c)
Growing Up
d)
Life Steps
17.
An _________________ is fully grown.
a)
egg
b)
adult
c)
larvae
d)
pupa
18.
A immature ______________ looks very similar to its parents.
a)
nymph
b)
adult
c)
egg
d)
pupa
19.
What is the second stage of a frog called?
a)
froglet
b)
egg
c)
frog
d)
tadpole
20.
What life cycle?
a)
bird
b)
horse
c)
lizard
d)
frog
21.

Which is not part of a plant’s life cycle?

a)

growth

b)

death

c)

losing a branch in a storm

d)

germination

22.

A new plant grows from a _____.

a)

root

b)

petal

c)

stem

d)

seed

23.

A ___ grows into a new plant.

a)

seed

b)

flower

24.

Which does a seed need to germinate?

a)

freezing temperatures at night

b)

to be eaten by an animal

c)

water, sunlight and carbon dioxide

d)

only water

25.

One way in which a plant life cycle is like an animal life cycle is that both plants and animals-

a)

Use seeds to reproduce

b)

Live for hundreds of years

c)

Lay eggs that hatch

d)

Grow larger over time

26.

The diagram illustrates the life cycle of a tomato plant. Which stage in this plant life cycle is the adult?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

The life cycle of a darkling beetle is shown here. Which stage represents the change from larva to adult?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

What does a life cycle show?

a)

Shows an animal or plants life from birth to adult

b)

Shows what one can eat to get stronger

c)

Shows plant and animal needs

d)

Shows and describes food chains

29.

What does it mean to germinate?

a)

to begin to grow or sprout

b)

to cough on people

c)

A flower that is not opened up or fully grown

d)

None of the above

30.

What is a life cycle?

a)

a stage in an insect life cycle between egg and adult.

b)

a developing animal before it is born or hatched.

c)

the stages in the life of a living thing.

d)

the stage in the insect life cycle between larva and adult.

31.

What does a plant need for photosynthesis?

a)

water + sunlight + gatorade

b)

sunlight + water + oxygen

c)

water + sunlight + carbon dioxide

d)

sunlight + water + soil

32.
The second stage of an insect is a worm-like stage called ________.
a)
tadpole
b)
larva
c)
offspring
33.
What part of a plant takes in the most water?
a)
leaf
b)
flowers
c)
roots
d)
stem
34.
What do we call the butterfly and frog when they finish developing?
a)
grown
b)
pupa
c)
adults
d)
larva
35.

A plant's _________ carries food and water through the plant.

a)

stem

b)

seed

c)

fruit

d)

larva

36.

A ______________ is the young of some insects.

a)

larva

b)

seed

c)

flower

d)

adult

37.

Which animals start their lives as eggs?

a)

chickens, frogs, and butterflies

b)

frogs, guinea pigs and ants

c)

ants, butterflies and cats

d)

chickens, ants and dogs

38.

After a frog hatches from an egg it just looks like an adult frog.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

In some ways adult organisms are the same in both plants and animals. Whether a plant or animal, only the adult can -

a)

Produce offspring

b)

Emerge from eggs

c)

Grow larger

d)

Get eaten

40.
The diagram shows the life cycles of the frog and ladybug. What do frog and ladybug life cycles have in common? Both frogs and ladybugs spend time as - 
a)
A tadpole
b)
A pupa
c)
A larva
d)
An egg
41.

What is a life cycle?

a)

What goes on your bike?

b)

A perfect circle.

c)

All the stages a living thing goes through as it grows and reproduces.

42.

Students observe a gerbil in a cage. They write their observations as shown.

- It twitches its whiskers.

- It burrows in the bedding.

- It drinks water from a metal tube.

- It walks on four legs.

Which of these observations is most likely a learned behavior?

a)

walking on four legs

b)

twitching its whiskers

c)

burrowing in the bedding

d)

drinking water from a metal tube

43.

Loggerhead sea turtles are large turtles that live in the ocean and nest on

the Florida coast. The female loggerhead sea turtle lays more than 100 eggs

in the beach sand. How is laying so many eggs an important adaptation that

helps these turtles to survive?

a)

Large nests of eggs help keep the eggs warm enough to allow more

turtles to hatch.

b)

If many turtles hatch, they can help defend each other against

predators in large numbers.

c)

The more eggs that are laid, the greater the chance that more turtles

will live to become adults.

d)

A large number of eggs in one place makes it possible for the mother

to lie on the eggs until they hatch.

44.

The diagram shows a food chain.

Which conclusion can be made from this food chain?

a)

the snake creates all of its own energy

b)

the minnow does not get any energy from the algae

c)

the energy from the snake is transferred to the eagle

d)

the energy from the minnow is transferred to the grass

45.

Sarai and Stephen were learning about the characteristics of animals that are

affected by their environments. Which of the following characteristics is most

likely affected by a changing environment?

a)

cheetahs have a flexible spine that allow them to run faster

b)

an arctic hare's fur changes to a white color during the winter

c)

giraffes have very long necks for reaching high leaves and branches

d)

polar bears have a fat layers to insulate them from freezing air and cold water

46.

Iliana learned that consumers come in three different categories, carnivores,

omnivores, and herbivores. In the table below she has collected

observations of consumers found in Florida and the foods they eat most

often.

Which of the following is the correct order the consumers should be labeled

from the top of the table to the bottom of the table?

a)

omnivore, herbivore, carnivore

b)

omnivore, carnivore, herbivore

c)

carnivore, herbivore, omnivore

d)

carnivore, omnivore, herbivore

47.

Students are studying inherited and learned behaviors of rats. The students

ran 3 different rats through a maze to see how quickly they could find peanut

butter.

What explanation can the students make based on their test results?

a)

the students will need to conduct a different investigation

b)

completing a meze is an inherited characteristic for rats

c)

completing a maze is probably a learned behavior

d)

the students will need to conduct more trials

48.

A lake food chain is shown here.

Which of the following describes the transfer of energy from a producer to a consumer?

a)

from green algae to brine shrimp

b)

from the sun to the green algae

c)

from brine shrimp to perch

d)

from perch to kingfisher

49.

During the dry months in Florida, the American Alligator will use a pond with

very little water in it and make it deeper by creating a hole with its tail. What

causes the alligator to behave in this way?

a)

a decrease in water due to environmental conditions

b)

an increase in water due to environmental conditions

c)

a decrease in temperature

d)

an increase in temperature

50.

The diets of several Prairie animals are described in the table.

Which of the following food chains is in the correct order?

a)

sparrows→ seeds→ insects

b)

eagles → prairie dogs →coyotes

c)

grasses→ prairie dogs→ badgers

d)

wildflower→ badgers→ grasshoppers

51.

Mrs. Turner was teaching her students about physical adaptations in

animals. The table shows four animals and their physical adaptations.

Based on the information from the table, which animal is best adapted to live

in the sawgrass prairie of Southern Florida?

a)

american alligator

b)

polar bear

c)

panther

d)

horse

52.

Birds with large sharp claws and beaks most likely eat-

a)

tall grasses

b)

pond microorgansims

c)

small animals

53.

What adaptation does a frog use to capture insects?

a)

sticky tongue

b)

smooth skin

c)

croaking sound

54.

A webbed foot is a great structure for digging tunnels.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

In winter, the arctic fox has white fur. In summer, its fur changes color to brown and gray. The change in fur color helps the arctic fox to-

a)

run

b)

eat

c)

camoflauge

d)

hibernate

56.

Animals that hibernate in the winter-

a)

avoid the harsh sun

b)

conserve energy when food is hard to find

c)

build strong muscles during hibernation

57.

Camels have wide flat leathery pads on their feet. This helps them-

a)

find sources of water

b)

climb rocky hills

c)

walk on hot sand

58.

A tuna is an ocean fish that is well adapted to catching small, fast-moving prey. Which of the following adaptations most helps a tuna swim fast to catch its prey?

a)

large fins

b)

sharp teeth

c)

small gills

d)

tough scales

59.

What helps a cow eat grass?

a)

Hoofed feed

b)

flat teeth

c)

smooth short fur

60.

Animals have adaptations that help them in survival. One example of this is the giraffe's long neck. What primary purpose does this adaptation serve?

a)

Protection from heat

b)

Protection from predators

c)

Increased speed

d)

Gathering food

61.

What helps monkeys move around?

a)

sharp teeth

b)

brown fur

c)

grasping hands and feet

62.
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
a)
flowers with bright colors
b)
sharp thorns
c)
small seeds
d)
deep roots
63.

What adaptation helps an eagle hunt prey from afar?

a)

screeching call

b)

wing span

c)

excellent eye sight

64.

What helps protect a penguin in the water?

a)

orange beak

b)

waterproof feathers

c)

black feathers

65.

What is a good example of camouflage?

a)

hooves on a bison

b)

spines on a cactus

c)

spots on a leopard

66.

A porcupine has sharp quills that protect it from predators. Which of these is a behavioral adaptation of porcupines that makes the quills more effective for protection?

a)

Using sharp teeth to cut twigs and leaves

b)

Climbing to the very tops of trees to eat

c)

Making an underground nest for young

d)

Curling up into a ball when threatened

67.

What is a structure?

a)

a body part

b)

what the body part does

c)

a whole organism

68.

What is a function?

a)

a body part

b)

what the body part does

c)

a whole organism

69.

A humming bird uses what to get nectar from large flowers?

a)

fast flying wings

b)

small body

c)

long, sharp beak

d)

good eye sight

70.
Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?
a)
looking like a dangerous animal
b)
being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
c)
having sharp claws or a strong shel
d)
having only a few young and caring for them
71.

A hard shell on a turtle helps it to-

a)

swim fast

b)

survive predator attacks

c)

dry in the sun

72.

A habitat is-

a)

a role an organism plays in its environment

b)

a place in which an organism lives

c)

the way a body part works

73.
What adaptation does this squirrel have that allows it to glide through the air?
a)
Extra skin under the arms and legs to capture air as it falls.
b)
Big ears to capture are as it falls
c)
Small eyes to see where it will land
d)
A short thin tail
74.

An environment is-

a)

a role an organism plays in its environment

b)

the living and non-living things around an organism

c)

a body part

d)

the way a body part works

75.

An adaptation is-

a)

a role an organism plays in its environment

b)

a characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive

c)

a body part

d)

the living and non-living things around an organism

76.

Aquatic means-

a)

on the plains, grass

b)

in the water

c)

in the mountains

77.
Most desert plants have spines. How does this adaptation help them survive in a harsh environment?
a)
The spines capture water
b)
The spines make it colder
c)
The spines will make it rain
d)
The spines will protect the plant from animals that want to eat it
78.

Mimicry means-

a)

the resemblance of an organism to another organism or to its surroundings that helps it survive

b)

the act of making something new

79.

Camouflage means-

a)

the act of making something new

b)

blending in the environment to help survive

c)

a body part

d)

an inherited trait

80.

The picture shows two animals that live in Texas. Both animals have structures that help them survive. Which sentence best describes the function of the structures that these animals have in common?

a)

Both animals have small eyes that help them see clearly at night.

b)

Both animals have sharp claws that help them to dig in sand.

c)

Both animals have tough skin to keep them warm in cold weather.

d)

Both animals have pointed tails to attract predators.

81.

Butterflies have very long, tubelike tongues. Hummingbirds have very long tongues. Which statement best describes why butterflies and hummingbirds both have long tongues?

a)

Butterflies and hummingbirds both migrate.

b)

Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to brightly colored flowers.

c)

Butterflies and hummingbirds eat the same food.

d)

Butterflies and hummingbirds have the same predators.

82.

The foot of a hawk and the foot of a chicken are shown. The difference between the shapes of their feet is most likely associated with the —

a)

predators that hunt them

b)

climate in which they live

c)

way they get their food

d)

distance they can fly

83.

Josie likes to visit the park in her neighborhood to watch hummingbirds. Based on the beak of the hummingbird, what does it most likely eat?

a)

Fish

b)

Nuts

c)

Insects

d)

Flower Nectar

84.
Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment? 
a)
its color 
b)
its length of ears 
c)
its food preference
d)
its ability to see in the dark 
85.
Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called 
a)
behaviors
b)
learned traits
c)
inherited traits
d)
functions
86.
A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 
a)
learned behavior 
b)
inherited trait
c)
adaptation 
d)
function
87.
What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?
a)
eye color
b)
tongue rolling
c)
height
d)
speaking a language
88.
Which of these is not an inherited trait?
a)
a bird building a nest
b)
a turtle burying its eggs
c)
a bear hibernating in winter
d)
a horse pulling a plow
89.
Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?
a)
brown hair
b)
crying a lot
c)
ability to jump high
d)
his ability to talk
90.
A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...
a)
learned behavior
b)
adaptive behavior
c)
inherited behavior
d)
instinctive behavior
91.
The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...
a)
long hair
b)
blue eyes
c)
long eyelashes
d)
small dimples
92.
Which is an example of a learned characteristic?
a)
color of a dog's fur
b)
color blindness of a person
c)
the ability of a mouse to run a maze
d)
a person's ability to roll their tongue
93.

Which of these is an inherited trait?

a)

a person's height

b)

where a person lives

c)

a person's ability to write

d)

a person learning a new language

94.

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

a)

Tara's red hair

b)

Ryan's bank account

c)

Betty's dancing skills

d)

Marco's excellent Spanish

95.

Which is a trait that people are born with?

a)

The dislike of certain foods

b)

The ability to play the piano

c)

The ability to roll your tongue

d)

The ability to speak a foreign language

96.
All of the following area likenesses that are inherited from parent to offspring EXCEPT:
a)
table manners
b)
eye color
c)
shape of nose
d)
freckles
97.
Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks in Texas.  Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of trees.   They are also often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors.    
For fox squirrels, which of these is  a learned behavior?  
a)
Having brown fur 
b)
Taking food from people
c)
Having a long bushy tail 
d)
Having sharp claws 
98.

Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents?

a)

shape of earlobes

b)

musical ability

c)

personality

d)

language

99.

Which are examples of inherited traits?

a)

specific beliefs

b)

fingerprints

c)

memories

d)

nose shape

100.

Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit?

a)

his height

b)

his scar on his right cheek

c)

his intelligence

d)

his ability to play the drums

101.

Which characteristic would a child not inherit from one or both of its parents?

a)

freckles

b)

hair style

c)

eye color

d)

dimples

102.

A boy's mother has blue eyes and dimples. His father has brown eyes and no dimples. How could the boy have brown eyes and dimples?

a)

because his traits were determined by the food he eats.

b)

because he inherited traits from both parents

c)

because he inherited traits from just one parent

d)

because his traits were influenced by his home environment

103.

Why do the same kinds of trees have the same shape of leaves?

a)

They receive the same kinds of nutrients from the soil.

b)

They acquire the shape of their leaves from insects eating their leaves.

c)

They inherit the shape of their leaves from the parent trees.

d)

They grow in areas that receive the same amount of sun.

104.

Which example is a trait that a dog does not inherit?

a)

fur color

b)

body shape

c)

the ability to swim

d)

the ability to sit on command

105.

A girl has brown hair and brown eyes. She has freckles and she speaks Spanish. Which characteristic was not inherited from the girl's parents?

a)

freckles

b)

speaking Spanish

c)

brown hair

d)

brown eyes

106.

Amy's mother is short, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her father is tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. Amy is medium height, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Why does Amy look different from her parents?

a)

Amy is a female, so she inherited more DNA from her mother. and looks more like her mother.

b)

Amy inherited more of her father's DNA and looks more like her father.

c)

Amy's appearance does not depend on the traits of her parents.

d)

Ariel inherited half of her DNA from each parent and has a combination of their traits.

107.

Which is an acquired trait rather than an inherited trait?

a)

skin color

b)

eye color

c)

favorite color

d)

hair color

108.
Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?
a)
his ability to read fast
b)
his need to wear glasses
c)
his ability to speak English
d)
his need to count using his fingers
109.
Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?
a)
brown hair
b)
crying a lot
c)
ability to jump high
d)
his ability to talk
110.
A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...
a)
learned behavior
b)
adaptive behavior
c)
inherited behavior
d)
instinctive behavior
111.
The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...
a)
long hair
b)
blue eyes
c)
long eyelashes
d)
small dimples
112.
Which characteristic is inherited?
a)
hair color
b)
sleeping late
c)
enjoying hiking
d)
loving to read
113.
Katie observes three birds sitting on a tree branch in her yard. All three birds are red with brown on their chests. Which best explains why the three birds have similar appearances?
a)
The birds have similar diets.
b)
The birds live in the same habitat.
c)
The birds are sitting in the same tree.
d)
The birds are members of the same population.
114.
Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?
a)
fur color and pattern
b)
obedience to commands
c)
food brand preference
d)
affection for a specific home
115.
Which is an example of a learned characteristic?
a)
color of a dog's fur
b)
color blindness of a person
c)
the ability of a mouse to run a maze
d)
a person's ability to roll their tongue
116.
Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?
a)
Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.
b)
The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.
c)
The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.
d)
He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.
117.
Which best describes an inherited trait?
a)
a characteristic one chooses to express
b)
a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
c)
a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
d)
a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings
118.
Some animals, such as birds, have beaks, while other animals, like horses, have large mouths with flat teeth.
The difference in these structures is most closely related to -- 
a)
the sounds the animals make.
b)
the habitat the animals live in.
c)
the type of offspring they have.
d)
the types of food these animals eat.
119.
The whiskers of a cheetah and the antennae of a beetle are shown in the photographs. 
How do structures like whiskers and antennae help organisms? 
a)
They help organisms stay warm.
b)
They help organisms eat food quickly.
c)
They help organisms defend themselves.
d)
They help organisms get information about their environment.
120.
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.
121.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a)
A shark has slimy skin to glide through water.
b)
A shark has an extremely strong sense of smell to find prey.
c)
A shark has three extra fins to fight off predators.
d)
A shark has one set of baby teeth and one set of adult teeth to eat prey.
122.
The spotted fur of a leopard and spotted skin of a leopard gecko are shown in the photographs below. 
How do these body coverings help organisms in their environments?
a)
They help organisms find food.
b)
They help organisms look like another animal in its environment.
c)
They help organisms eat food quickly.
d)
They help organisms blend into their surroundings. 
123.

Something an animal has or does that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

a)

organism

b)

camouflage

c)

adaptation

d)

omnivore

124.

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

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

c)

compression

d)

carnivore

125.

Why do birds have different feet?

a)

They take in different amounts of oxygen, causing changes

b)

They are herbivores, so they have different feet

c)

Their internal structures are different

d)

Feet adaptations allow them survive in different environments

126.

What is a function?

a)

What something does on an animal

b)

Something an animal has

127.

The prickly pear cactus has these structures that protect it from plant-eating animals.

a)

Gills

b)

Thorns or Spines

c)

Heart

d)

Stem

128.

A hummingbird’s _________ is long and straw-like so that it can sip nectar from inside flowers.

a)

Lungs

b)

Ears

c)

Beak

d)

Antennae

129.

A scorpion uses a __________, found on the end of its tail, for paralyzing its prey and for defending itself.

a)

Jumping

b)

Teeth

c)

Brain

d)

Stinger

130.

An eagle’s sharp talons or _________ are an adaptation for catching and grasping fish swimming near the water’s surface or small animals running on the ground.

a)

Horns

b)

Claws

c)

Lungs

d)

Stinger

131.

Mimicry is

a)

a feature that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe; a distinguishing mark or trait; a physical attribute

b)

a superficial (fake) resemblance of one organism to another or to another object in nature; this trick coloration helps the organism avoid predation

c)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

d)

behaviors that are acquired by an organism’s interactions with its environment and / or parents

132.

A structure is...

a)

what something is used for; purpose

b)

coloration of an organism that is designed to deceive other organisms or to help it hide from predators

c)

a feature that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe; a distinguishing mark or trait; a physical attribute

d)

a body part that does a certain “job” for an organism

133.

A Function is...

a)

to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

b)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

c)

what something is used for; purpose

d)

characteristics that are determined by an organism’s genetics and passed from parent to offspring

134.

What is Camouflage?

a)

a superficial resemblance of one organism to another or to another object in nature; this trick coloration helps the organism avoid predation

b)

a body part that does a certain “job” for an organism

c)

what something is used for; purpose

d)

coloration of an organism that is designed to deceive other organisms or to help it hide from predators

135.

What is an Inherited Trait?

a)

characteristics that are determined by an organism’s genetics and passed from parent to offspring

b)

behaviors that are acquired by an organism’s interactions with its environment and / or parents

c)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

d)

to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

136.

What is a Learned behavior?

a)

a body part that does a certain “job” for an organism

b)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

c)

behaviors that are acquired by an organism’s interactions with its environment and / or parents

d)

coloration of an organism that is designed to deceive other organisms or to help it hide from predators

137.

What is an Offspring?

a)

to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship

b)

what something is used for; purpose

c)

behaviors that are acquired by an organism’s interactions with its environment and / or parents

d)

a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces

138.

The prickly pear cactus has these structures that protect it from plant-eating animals.

a)

Gills

b)

Thorns or Spines

c)

Heart

d)

Stem

139.

A Goliath beetle has a hard outside covering that supports the beetle’s body and helps protect the insect from predators.

a)

Hollow Bones

b)

Branches

c)

Roots

d)

Body Covering

140.

These give the ability to breathe underwater to creatures that live in the water.

a)

Camouflage

b)

Teeth

c)

Gills

d)

Horns

141.

These help attract pollinators, which allows the plant species to reproduce.

a)

Flowers

b)

Stomach

c)

Camouflage

d)

Brain

142.

A hummingbird’s _________ is long and straw-like so that it can sip nectar from inside flowers.

a)

Lungs

b)

Ears

c)

Beak

d)

Antennae

143.

Jackrabbits have long _________ to help them hear predators approaching and to cool down on hot days.

a)

Ears

b)

Horns

c)

Hearts

d)

Body Coverings

144.

A marbled tree frog is very difficult to see when it is resting on a tree, because its coloring blends in well with the tree bark.

a)

Teeth

b)

Beak

c)

Flowers

d)

Camouflage

145.

Molars in an herbivore’s mouth are used for grinding plant material. Pointed incisors in a carnivore’s mouth allow the animal to bite and cut through the flesh of its prey.

a)

Thorns

b)

Ears

c)

Teeth

d)

Lungs

146.

These structures grow out from the stem to provide leaves the best amount of sunlight. Leaves are usually on the ends.

a)

Roots

b)

Branches

c)

Antennae

d)

Heart

147.

These come out of an animal’s head and allow animals to defend themselves, fight other animals, root in the soil, or rub bark off trees.

a)

Antennae

b)

Stems

c)

Brains

d)

Horns

148.

_________ allows a plant to support the flower and allows the plant to turn toward the sunlight. It also brings water up from the roots to the rest of the plant.

a)

Roots

b)

Flower

c)

Leaves

d)

Stem

149.

These give birds lighter body weight, which allows them to be able to fly.

a)

Brain

b)

Hollow Bones

c)

Stinger

d)

Talons

150.

A scorpion uses a __________, found on the end of its tail, for paralyzing its prey and for defending itself.

a)

Jumping

b)

Teeth

c)

Brain

d)

Stinger

151.

An eagle’s sharp talons or _________ are an adaptation for catching and grasping fish swimming near the water’s surface or small animals running on the ground.

a)

Horns

b)

Claws

c)

Lungs

d)

Stinger

152.

“Feelers” that allow some animals to sense heat, sound, or taste

a)

Lungs

b)

Antennae

c)

Horns

d)

Claws

153.

These help plants gather water as well as anchor the plants to the ground.

a)

Flower

b)

Stem

c)

Roots

d)

Leaves

154.

This pumps blood to all the body parts.

a)

Brain

b)

Lungs

c)

Toes

d)

Heart

155.

These pump air in and out of the body.

a)

Lungs

b)

Toes

c)

Heart

d)

Noses

156.

This breaks down food that supplies energy (nutrients) to the body.

a)

Stomach

b)

Heart

c)

Brain

d)

Feet

157.

This receives and sends messages throughout the body in order to tell body parts what to do.

a)

Claws

b)

Antennae

c)

Brain

d)

Heart

158.

A living thing is an...

a)

Adaptation

b)

Organism

c)

Camouflage

d)

Predator

159.

An ___ is special characteristics of organisms that help them survive in their environment

a)

camouflage

b)

organism

c)

adaptation

d)

prey

160.

An organism that lives by preying on other organisms is a predator

a)

True

b)

False

161.

What is camouflage?

a)

What an animal does

b)

Special characteristics that help organisms survive in their environment

c)

A structure

d)

An adaptation that helps animals blend in with their environment

162.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Insulate from cold

b)

Attract insects

c)

Protect from predators

d)

Absorb water

163.

____ is the space, conditions, and all the living and nonliving things around an organism.

a)

Environment

b)

Characteristic

c)

Organism

d)

Structure

164.

Which animal's foot is best adapted for catching and holding prey?

a)
b)
c)
d)
165.

A predator is an animal hunted or caught for food.

a)

True

b)

False

166.

In order to conserve their energy during harsh winter conditions, some bears --

a)

change colors during the season.

b)

produce milk for their young.

c)

get rid of excess fur.

d)

spend long periods sleeping.

167.

Which of the following is an adaptation of a camel?

a)

They live in the desert

b)

They have four legs

c)

They have two rows of eyelashes

d)

They can drink water

168.

What part of the plant is this?

a)

roots

b)

seeds

c)

flower

d)

stem

169.

What part of the plant is this?

a)

stem

b)

seeds

c)

leaves

d)

roots

170.

What part of the plant is this?

a)

seeds

b)

leaves

c)

flower

d)

roots

171.

What part of the plant is this?

a)

leaves

b)

stem

c)

seeds

d)

flower

172.

What part of the plant is this?

a)

flower

b)

stem

c)

leaves

d)

seeds

173.

What is the function of the roots?

a)

anchors the plant in the ground and absorbs water and minerals

b)

makes seeds

c)

supports the plant and carries water and nutrients up and down to all parts of the plant

174.

The function of the flower is to

a)

make food for the plant

b)

attract bees and make seeds

c)

anchor the plant in the ground

175.

The part of the plant that absorbs energy from the sun and makes food for the plant is?

a)

the leaves

b)

the roots

c)

the seeds

d)

the flower

176.

The part of the plant responsible for holding the plant up and transporting water and nutrients to the rest of the plant is?

a)

the leaves

b)

the flower

c)

the stem

d)

the seeds

177.

A flower's seeds can

a)

make new plants

b)

anchor the plant in the ground

c)

absorb energy from the sun

d)

carry water and nutrients to the rest of the plant

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