Quiz on Natural Habitats

Deer and raccoons live where there is enough rain and sunlight for trees to grow well. Where do they live?

• Forest

• Desert

• Wetland

• Ocean

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which of the following natural events would promote the growth of new plants?

• Snow falling on the ground

• Long periods of darkness

• Rain and warm temperatures

• A very strong earthquake

As winter gets closer, there are cooler temperatures and less sunlight during the day. As a result, trees —

• grow taller

• lose leaves

• grow leaves

• get shorter

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

The forest ecosystem supports many animals. What are a few of the things that make the forest a great environment for rabbits?

• Sun, dirt, water

• Animals, trees, mountains

• Shelter, water, food

• Air, soil, rocks

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

Look at the picture. Does this environment have both living and nonliving materials?

• Yes, there is grass, flowers, and many animals.

• Yes, there are rocks, snow, and a reindeer in this image.

• No, there are only living organisms in this environment.

• No, there are only nonliving materials in this environment.

Which statement explains your response to Part A?

• There are no living or nonliving things in this image.

• There are both living (reindeer) and nonliving (rocks) things in this picture, which shows the environment can support both.

• The snow and rocks prove that only nonliving things will survive here because it is too cold.

• These plants show that only living things should exist in this environment.

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.K.7

Look at the picture. This picture shows a young tree. Which of the following items does the tree need in its environment to be able to grow?

• Water and sunshine

• Grass and insects

• Rocks and soil

• Clouds and air

An alligator lives in a swamp where the water is at or above ground most of the year. Which environment would help an alligator live?

• Forest

• Desert

• Grassland

• Wetland

Why would cacti grow best in a desert?

• A desert has very little rain.

• A desert has very cold nights.

• A desert has very little grass.

• A desert has very little sunlight.

Which of these are physical characteristics of an environment?

• The animal’s names

• The amount of rainfall and temperature

• The amount of people that live there

• The amount of schools it has