Environmental Changes Quiz

What is something that is always changing in our world?

• Only living things

• Only landforms

• Everything, including living and non-living things

• Only the weather

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Everything, including living and non-living things' because change is a fundamental aspect of our world. Both living organisms and non-living elements like landscapes and weather are in constant flux.

How do living things react when their environment changes?

• They stay the same

• They change to survive

• They move to a different location

• They disappear

Answer explanation

Living things adapt to changes in their environment to survive. This can involve physiological changes, behavioral adjustments, or migration to more suitable locations, making 'They change to survive' the correct choice.

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What is an environment?

• Only the living things in a place

• The conditions around living things, like temperature and rain

• The food chain

• Only the plants in an ecosystem

Answer explanation

An environment includes all conditions around living things, such as temperature and rainfall, which affect their survival. The other options focus only on specific aspects, missing the broader definition.

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Which of the following is true about an environment?

• It includes the temperature, rainfall, and non-living things

• It is the same as an ecosystem

• It only includes living things

• It includes how living things interact with each other

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that an environment includes temperature, rainfall, and non-living things, which are essential components. An ecosystem, however, includes interactions among living things, making the first statement true.

What is an adaptation?

• A skill animals learn

• A change in the environment

• A characteristic that helps living things survive in their environment

• A way animals get their food

Answer explanation

An adaptation is a characteristic that helps living things survive in their environment. This can include physical traits or behaviors that enhance survival and reproduction, making it the correct choice.

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Why don’t pineapples grow at the North and South Poles?

• Pineapples need cold weather

• The environment at the poles doesn’t suit pineapples

• There is too much sunlight at the poles

• Pineapples can only grow in polluted areas

Answer explanation

Pineapples thrive in warm, tropical climates. The extreme cold and harsh conditions at the North and South Poles make the environment unsuitable for their growth, which is why they cannot grow there.

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What animals live in polar regions like Antarctica or the Arctic?

• Pineapples and palm trees

• Penguins and polar bears

• Lions and tigers

• Moths and centipedes

Answer explanation

Penguins are native to Antarctica, while polar bears inhabit the Arctic region. The other options include animals that do not live in these polar areas, making 'penguins and polar bears' the correct choice.

What happened to large animals like giant centipedes and dragonflies about 360 million years ago?

• They became smaller

• They changed to survive

• They went extinct because the environment changed

• They moved to another place

Answer explanation

About 360 million years ago, large animals like giant centipedes and dragonflies went extinct due to significant environmental changes, which affected their survival. This makes 'They went extinct because the environment changed' the correct choice.

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What caused many plants to go extinct 360 million years ago?

• There was too much oxygen

• The environment became dry and cooler

• The environment had no water

• New animals arrived

Answer explanation

The extinction of many plants 360 million years ago was primarily due to the environment becoming dry and cooler, which altered habitats and made it difficult for many plant species to survive.

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Why are plants important in the food chain?

• They eat insects

• They make food (energy) through photosynthesis

• They are predators

• They give energy to other plants

Answer explanation

Plants are crucial in the food chain because they make food (energy) through photosynthesis. This process allows them to convert sunlight into energy, which is then used by herbivores and, subsequently, by predators.

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