Science Topic 4 Assessment

Science Topic 4 Assessment

3rd Grade

20 Qs

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Science Topic 4 Assessment

Science Topic 4 Assessment

Assessment

Quiz

Science

3rd Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS4-4, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Tae Saeki

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Living things have two kinds of adaptations: __________________. Choose the best answer.

behavioral and structural

physical makeup and structural

behavioral and physical

thrive and survive

Answer explanation

Living things adapt in two main ways: behavioral adaptations involve actions or responses to the environment, while physical adaptations refer to structural features that enhance survival. Thus, the correct answer is 'behavioral and physical'.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do adaptations help animals?

To escape other animals

to hunt for food

to survive in their habitats

All of these are correct

Answer explanation

Adaptations help animals escape predators, hunt for food, and survive in their habitats. Therefore, all the options provided are correct, making 'All of these are correct' the best answer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do adaptations help animals?

To escape other animals

to hunt for food

to survive in their habitats

All of these are correct

Answer explanation

Adaptations help animals escape predators, hunt for food, and survive in their habitats. Therefore, all the options provided are correct, making 'All of these are correct' the best choice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --

natural selection

imitations

mimicry

camouflage

Answer explanation

The ability of chameleons to change their skin color and pattern to blend in with their surroundings is called camouflage. This adaptation helps them avoid detection by predators and prey.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

Behavioral Adaptation

Structural Adaptation

Answer explanation

Hibernation is a behavior that black bears exhibit to survive winter. This is a behavioral adaptation, as it involves changes in activity patterns rather than physical changes to their bodies.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

Behavioral Adaptation

Physical Adaptation

Answer explanation

The lion's pointed teeth are a physical characteristic that aids in its ability to tear meat from bones, making this a clear example of a physical adaptation rather than a behavioral one.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An adaptation that helps an animal hide from predators

migration

camouflage

hibernation

extinction

Answer explanation

Camouflage is an adaptation that allows animals to blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them. This helps increase their chances of survival, unlike migration, hibernation, or extinction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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