Animal Behavior and Stimuli

What is an example of group behavior in animals?

• A lion hunting alone.

• Bees communicating about food.

• A fish swimming alone.

• A cat hunting at night.

How do animals detect stimuli?

• Through their sense of hearing.

• By using special cells called receptors.

• By touching things in their environment.

• By observing other animals.

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Which of these animals uses its whiskers to detect stimuli?

• Fish

• Ant

• Cat

• Rat

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What happens to the incoming energy detected by receptors?

• It is ignored by the animal.

• It is stored as food.

• It is turned into nerve impulses.

• It changes the animal's behavior without further action.

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How do animals with a complex nervous system, like rats, respond to stimuli?

• They respond in a fixed way.

• They can store and use information from past experiences.

• They do not respond to stimuli.

• They only react to environmental sounds.

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Which animal is better at solving simple problems: an ant, a rat, or a chimpanzee?

• Ant

• Rat

• Chimpanzee

• None of the above

Abandon is defined as:

• to leave completely

• to resume action

• to commence

• to stay secure

This is a behavior when certain animals travel together for protection:

• mimicry
• camouflage
• grouping
• blending

What is the primary reason termites live in groups called colonies?

• To increase their chances of finding food

• To protect themselves from predators

• To ensure the survival of the colony

• To build larger nests

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What is the primary reason termites live in groups called colonies?

• To increase their chances of finding food

• To protect themselves from predators

• To ensure the survival of the colony

• To build larger nests