Body Structure Quiz

The picture shows a skull of a ram. What is the function of the ram’s eyes on the side of its head?

• helps the ram see better at night

• allows the ram to see more of its surroundings to escape predators

• allows the ram to hunt plants

• helps the ram eat plants and meat

The picture shows the head of a cougar. What is the function of the cougar’s eyes in the front of its head?

• helps the cougar to see better at night

• allows the cougar to see more of its surroundings to escape predators

• allows the cougar to hunt food

• helps the cougar eat plants and meat

Which describes how a giraffe uses its long legs to survive in its environment?

• helps the giraffe climb to escape its predator

• helps the giraffe run fast to escape predators

• protects the giraffe from being eaten by prey

• protects the giraffe as it moves across rough surfaces

The pictures below show a lion and its skull. Which describes the function of the lion’s sharp teeth?

• to tear meat

• to grind plants

• to tear meat and grind plants

• to see more of its surroundings

The pictures below show a cow and its skull. Which describes the function of the cow’s flat teeth?

• to tear meat and grind plants

• to see more of its surroundings

• to tear meat

• to grind plants

Which type of bird beak is best for spearing fish?

• Beak type shown in image A

• Beak type shown in image B

• Beak type shown in image C

• Beak type shown in image D

The pictures show a bird and its foot. How does this foot enable the bird to survive?

• Allows the bird to wade into the water without getting feathers wet

• Provides a greater surface area to push against the water to swim

• Strong muscular foot to grasp and carry prey

• Strong nails help to scratch the ground to find food

Which body structure helps an animal to camouflage itself in its environment?

• Strong legs

• Body color or pattern

• Eyes in the front

• Sharp teeth

The feet of this bird tell us that this animal can...

• Run fast
• Swim 
• Fly fast
• Climb rocks 

Anteaters have a long thin snout and even longer tongue. What is this adaptation most likely for?

• To reach through small tunnels in the ground where it can find insects.
• To reach for fruits in trees
• To fight off predators 
• 'to lick himself after eating