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Animal Structures and Functions Quiz

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following structures best functions to protect an animal from predators?

a)

sharp spines

b)

short legs

c)

colorful feathers

d)

thick fur

2.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Biomimetics is the study of animals to:

a)

help animals feed themselves.

b)

help protect animals from predators.

c)

help scientists design things to help people.

d)

help scientists change animal behavior.

3.

In biomimetics, people design things that imitate (a)   .

4.

An octopus can change the color and pattern of its skin to match the environment while hunting prey. How does this help the animal?

a)

to swim

b)

to feed

c)

to play

d)

to breathe

5.

Why does an elephant have big ears?

a)

To fly

b)

To smell

c)

To cool its body

d)

They have small ears

6.
The feet of this bird tell us that this animal can...
a)
Run fast
b)
Swim 
c)
Fly fast
d)
Climb rocks 
7.
Anteaters have a long thin snout and even longer tongue. What is this adaptation most likely for?
a)
To reach through small tunnels in the ground where it can find insects.
b)
To reach for fruits in trees
c)
To fight off predators 
d)
'to lick himself after eating 
8.

A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat. This is an example of _____.

a)

an adaptation

b)

environment

c)

response

d)

stimulus

9.

How does a penguin stay warm?

a)

By having a layer of fat under its skin

b)

By hibernating

c)

By storing food in its beak

d)

By growing thicker feathers