Quiz about Plant and Animal Characteristics

Question 1

______ the qualities that an organism has

Accepted Answer

characteristic

Answer

inherit

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advantage

Question 2

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

Accepted Answer

inherited trait

Answer

behavior

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learned trait

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function

Question 3

Giraffes use their long necks to ___________________.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Answer

eat leaves on high trees

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fight

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spot danger

Question 4

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 --

Accepted Answer

to have shelter.

Answer

to get water.

Answer

to get food.

Answer

to get air.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

balance and move.

Answer

take in oxygen.

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lay its eggs.

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chew its food.

Question 6

A hawk has talons on its feet. What does the hawk use them for?

Accepted Answer

to grab and tear prey

Answer

to drink water

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for shelter

Answer

to get air

Question 7

A tiger's fur is striped to....

Accepted Answer

help them hide in tall grass

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keep them warm in winter

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help them run faster

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keep insects from hiding them

Question 8

Is this living or nonliving?

Accepted Answer

Living

Answer

Nonliving

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

its gills

Answer

its tail

Answer

its fins

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its scales

Question 10

What is the function of a frog's tongue?

Accepted Answer

to get food

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for protection

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for shelter

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to get air

Question 11

A duck has many adaptations. Which adaptation helps the duck move about in the water?

Accepted Answer

Feet

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Bill

Answer

Feathers

Question 12

Which adaptation is most helpful to an animal that catches other animals for food?

Accepted Answer

Sharp teeth and claws.

Answer

Thick layer of fur and fat.

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Tiny eyes and ears.

Question 13

Many plants need the help of insects, like bees, to reproduce. What part of the plant helps to attract these helpful insects?

Accepted Answer

The flower.

Answer

The leaves.

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The stem.

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes plants from animals?

Accepted Answer

Plants can photosynthesize, animals cannot.

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Plants have a nervous system, animals do not.

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Plants can move freely, animals cannot.

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Plants have a skeletal system, animals do not.

Question 15

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

Accepted Answer

To convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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To absorb water from the soil.

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To provide structural support to the plant.

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To transport nutrients throughout the plant.

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