Why do animals in the tundra have thick white fur?
To attract prey and run faster
To store water in dry conditions
To swim easily through saltwater
To stay warm and camouflage in the snow
How do zebras use their stripes as an adaptation?
To warn other animals that they are poisonous
To stay cool in the hot sun
To confuse predators when running in a group
To hide in the deep snow
Which habitat is very hot during the day, cold at night, and gets very little rain?
Forest
Wetland
Tundra
Desert
Which habitat is described as having large open spaces with tall grass, few trees, and grazers like antelope and giraffes?
Wetland
Grassland
Forest
Tundra
Which body part helps fish breathe underwater?
Fins
Lungs
Gills
Beaks
Which animal is mentioned as hiding nuts in the fall to survive the winter in a forest?
Squirrel
Deer
Monkey
Bear
Which trait is unique to mammals compared to other animal groups?
They lay eggs on land
They have six legs and three body parts
Mothers feed their babies milk
They have gills to breathe underwater
How many legs do insects have?
6
4
8
2
Where do amphibians lay their eggs?
On land
In trees
In sand
In water
How many main body parts does an insect have?
Two
Three
Four
Six
Which list contains ONLY animals that live in a wetland habitat?
Polar bear, Arctic fox, snowy owl
Camel, scorpion, lizard, meerkat
Zebra, lion, elephant, bison
Alligator, frog, duck, otter
What is an invertebrate?
An animal without a backbone
An animal with a backbone
An animal that lives only in water
An animal with six legs
What makes an ocean habitat different from a lake or pond?
It has very few trees and tall grass
It has four distinct seasons
It is a huge body of saltwater
It is covered in ice all year long
Whales and dolphins live in the ocean, but why are they classified as mammals rather than fish?
They have gills instead of lungs
They lay eggs in the saltwater
They give birth to live babies and feed them milk
They do not have a backbone
Why do camels store fat in their humps?
To keep them warm at night
To help them run faster
To travel for days without eating or drinking
To protect them from predators
Which of these animals is a mammal?
Snake
Human
Frog
Shark
Which group of animals is cold-blooded and lays eggs on land?
Mammals
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
How do webbed feet help a frog survive in a wetland?
They help store fat for energy
They help the frog swim fast in water and jump on land
They keep the frog's skin warm
They allow the frog to climb trees
Why are reptiles considered "cold-blooded"?
Their blood turns to ice in the winter
They do not have a heartbeat or backbone
They cannot keep warm by themselves and need a warm place
They only live in extremely cold habitats like the tundra