Animal Characteristics

What covering does this animal have?

• feathers

• fur

• scales

An animal without a backbone

• chirdate

• vertebrate

• spina corda

• invertebrate

The box turtle's shell is a characteristic that helps a turtle meet its needs. The function of the turtle's shell is to help the turtle --

• to get water.

• to get food.

• to get air.

• to have shelter.

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A chicken's foot is a special structure, or body part. What is the function of this structure?

• to drink water

• to scratch for food

• for shelter

• to get air

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A fish lives underwater. What structure does a fish use for breathing?

• its tail

• its fins

• its scales

• its gills

What is the function of a frog's tongue?

• for protection

• to get food

• for shelter

• to get air

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The tail and fins of a fish help the fish --

• balance and move.

• take in oxygen.

• lay its eggs.

• chew its food.

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Bird beaks come in all shapes and sizes. All bird beaks have the same function. What is the function of a bird's beak?

• to dig to stay warm

• to get sunlight

• to fly from place to place

• to eat food from its environment

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An alligator uses its structures, or body parts to meet its needs. Which of these tells how the alligator's structures help it meet its needs?

• fins for swimming

• thick fur to keep warm

• strong tail for movement

• sharp teeth for getting sunlight

What part of the ducks body helps it swim?

• feathers

• beak

• webbed feet

• eyes