During a lively classroom discussion, Eesha asked, "What is another term for 'living things' as mentioned in the text?"
Classifying Living Things

Quiz
•
English
•
6th Grade
•
Easy
David Arbour
Used 1+ times
FREE Resource
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Organisms
Insects
Carnivores
Herbivores
Answer explanation
The term "organisms" is a broader category that encompasses all living things, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. The other options, such as insects, carnivores, and herbivores, refer to specific types of organisms.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're a plant, just like Priya's favorite sunflower. How do you get your energy to grow tall and strong?
By eating other plants
By catching energy from the sun
By eating insects
By drinking water
Answer explanation
Plants get their energy by catching energy from the sun through a process called photosynthesis. They convert sunlight into chemical energy, which is essential for their growth and survival.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, young botanists! Liam and Zoey are on a mission to discover what magical transformation plants perform with the sun's energy. Can you help them figure it out?
Chemical energy
Mechanical energy
Thermal energy
Electrical energy
Answer explanation
Plants convert the sun's energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, allowing them to create glucose and other organic compounds, which serve as food and energy sources.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey science explorers! Henry and Aarav are curious: What type of energy do plants magically produce from the sun's energy?
Sugar
Protein
Fat
Fiber
Answer explanation
Plants convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis, producing sugar (glucose) as a primary energy source. This sugar is essential for their growth and energy needs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a lively classroom discussion, Anaya asked, "What do we call animals that munch on plants all day long?"
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Insectivores
Answer explanation
Animals that eat mostly plants are called herbivores. They primarily consume vegetation, unlike carnivores that eat meat, omnivores that eat both plants and animals, and insectivores that primarily eat insects.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Amelia and Chloe are on a jungle adventure! They spot a fierce creature devouring its prey. What are animals that eat mostly meat called?
Carnivores
Herbivores
Omnivores
Frugivores
Answer explanation
Animals that eat mostly meat are called carnivores. They primarily consume other animals for their nutritional needs, distinguishing them from herbivores, which eat plants, and omnivores, which eat both.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, curious minds! Owen and Ellie are on a nature adventure. Can you help them figure out what animals that munch on both plants and animals are called?
Omnivores
Herbivores
Carnivores
Insectivores
Answer explanation
Animals that eat both plants and animals are called omnivores. Herbivores eat only plants, carnivores eat only animals, and insectivores primarily eat insects. Therefore, the correct answer is omnivores.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
10 questions
EXERCISE : FOOD CHAIN AND FUNGUSES

Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
6º EXAMEN DE INGLÉS

Quiz
•
6th Grade
12 questions
Dinosaurs

Quiz
•
3rd - 11th Grade
20 questions
Biosphere By Iva

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
English Year 4 - Dinosaurs

Quiz
•
6th Grade
16 questions
Ecosystems

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Energy Flow in Ecosystem

Quiz
•
6th - 7th Grade
10 questions
From the Mixed up Files... Chapter 10

Quiz
•
4th - 6th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade