Animal Traits Quiz

What is a distinct physical characteristic of animals called?

• Habitat

• Trait

• Species

• Environment

How many legs do spiders have?

• Six

• Four

• Eight

• Ten

What do giraffes inherit from their parents?

• Long necks

• Big ears

• Short legs

• Stripes

What causes flamingos' feathers to turn pink?

• Sunlight

• Rainwater

• Exercise

• Diet

What are actions or behaviors of animals that help them meet basic needs called?

• Habitat

• Traits

• Instincts

• Skills

What can chimps learn to make and use to find food?

• Traps

• Tools

• Webs

• Nests

What is a skill that a chimp is not born with but acquires through learning?

• Using tools

• Running

• Climbing

• Swimming

What do male peacocks inherit from their parents?

• Long tail feathers

• Bold feathers

• Colorful beaks

• Short wings

What is an acquired trait of flamingos?

• Long legs

• Pink feathers

• Sharp beaks

• Blue eyes

What allows giraffes to reach leaves high up in the trees?

• Sharp claws

• Long legs

• Long necks

• Strong wings