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WorksheetsUnit 5 Lesson 1 - External Animal Structures
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the function of a seagull's wings?
A) movement
B) eating
C) covering
A horse has teeth that are flat instead of pointed. Which of these does a horse's teeth help the horse do?
eat grass
catch prey
drink water
avoid danger
Polar Bears have hair that traps heat produced by animal's body to keep it warm. What is this hair like?
short
thin
thick
pointed
Which of the following structures best functions to protect an animal from predators?
short legs
sharp spines
thick fur
colorful feathers
Guinea pigs are covered with fur. How does this help them survive?
to find food
to reproduce
protect itself from predators
What is the function of a lion's padded feet?
movement
eating
covering
What is the function of the cow's fur?
movement
eating
covering
The shell of a turtle can help it survive by protecting it from predators. True or False?
True
False
What is the function of a frog's tongue?
movement
eating
covering
How does the feathers of a penguin help it survive?
stay warm
get food
soar in the wind
Can help an animal like snakes or fish move, be used for protection, or blend into its environment.
scales
fur
armor
feathers
Sharp or pointed body covering used for protection.
feathers
armor
fur
spines
Hard body covering used for protection from predators or as a skeleton to protect their insides.
fur
armor
scales
spines
Used to protect animals like turtles or snails' soft insides or used to protect from predators.
shell
scales
armor
feathers
Prevents heat loss or can help many mammals like an alpaca blend in their environment.
feathers
scales
fur
shell
Can keep birds warm or help them fly?
Fur
Feathers
Scales
Shell
