Teeth Structure and Food Habits (Block 7 Ln 2))

One difference between the shapes of the teeth of a grass-eating animal and a flesh-eating animal is:

• Grass-eating animals have flat teeth, while flesh-eating animals have sharp teeth.

• Grass-eating animals have sharp teeth, while flesh-eating animals have flat teeth.

• Both have only flat teeth.

• Both have only sharp teeth.

The front teeth of animals that eat the flesh of other animals are usually:

• Sharp and pointed

• Flat and broad

• Long and curved for grinding

• Short and blunt

The difficulty a shark will face if its sharp teeth break is:

• It will have trouble catching and eating prey.

• It will swim faster.

• It will grow larger fins.

• It will become a better hunter.

The teeth of herbivorous animals are primarily designed for:

• Cutting and tearing

• Grinding and chewing

• Ripping and shredding

• Snapping and crushing

Which type of animal has sharp teeth that help to tear flesh?

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Insectivores

• Omnivores

If a lion loses its sharp canines, it may struggle with:

• Defending its territory

• Maintaining its pride

• Hunting effectively

• Finding food