Habitats and Adaptation

What type of plant life is most common in grassland habitats?

• Trees

• Grasses

• Cacti

• Moss

What is a characteristic of grassland habitats in terms of precipitation?

• They receive more rain than forests.

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• They receive less rain than deserts.

• They receive more rain than deserts but less than forests.

• They receive the same amount of rain as forests

What do terrestrial habitats provide for many species?

• Only water

• Only sunlight

• Food, shelter, and breeding grounds

• Only air

Which of the following is NOT a type of terrestrial habitat?

• Desert

• Ocean

• Forest

• Grassland

Which of the following animals is most likely to be found in a desert habitat?

• Kangaroo rat

• Polar bear

• Frog

• Penguin

What is a main difference between forest and grassland habitats?

• Forests have more trees than grasslands.

• Grasslands have more rainfall than forests.

• Forests have less plant life than grasslands.

• Grasslands are always colder than forests.

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps animals survive in terrestrial habitats?

• Gills for breathing underwater

• Webbed feet for paddling

• Thick fur for insulation

• Fins for swimming

Which animal's track is likely to have three long toes?

• Cat

• Crow

• Dog

• Squirrel

Which animal's track looks like a large paw with claws?

• Deer

• Bear

• Crow

• Turkey

Which of these is not an invertebrate?

• Spider

• Worm

• Fish

• Insect