Zoology Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation in animals to a desert environment?

• Thick fur

• Webbed feet

• Large ears

• Brightly colored feathers

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What is the primary mechanism of thermoregulation in ectotherms?

• Shivering

• Sweating

• Behavioral adaptations

• Metabolic heat production

Which of the following animals is an endotherm?

• Crocodile

• Lizard

• Shark

• Human

What is the main difference between ectotherms and endotherms?

• Ectotherms can fly, while endotherms cannot.

• Ectotherms regulate their body temperature through external means, while endotherms regulate it internally.

• Ectotherms are mammals, while endotherms are reptiles.

• Ectotherms live in water, while endotherms live on land.

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Which of the following is an example of innate animal behavior?

• A dog learning to sit on command

• A spider spinning a web

• A bird learning to sing a specific tune

• A cat learning to use a litter box

What is instinct animal behavior?

• Behavior that is learned through observation

• Behavior that is modified based on experience

• Behavior that is inherent and does not need to be learned

• Behavior that is unique to domesticated animals

Which of the following is an example of learnt animal behavior?

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A bird migrating in winter

• A dog salivating when it sees food

• A parrot saying words it has been taught

What type of symbiosis benefits both organisms involved?

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Amensalism

Which of the following is considered an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

• Plants

• Animals

• Water

• Bacteria

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What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?

• Zoology

• Ecology

• Botany

• Geology

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