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1. Brightly colored flowers are most often pollinated by —
F. wind
G. mammals
H. rainfall
J. insects
2. All of the characteristics listed above are useful for gathering food EXCEPT —
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Characteristics of
a Hummingbird
1. Colorful feathers
2. Narrow beak
3. Small body
4. Strong wings
2. All of the characteristics listed above are useful for gathering food EXCEPT —
A. 1. Colorful feathers
Characteristics of
a Hummingbird
1. Colorful feathers
2. Narrow beak
3. Small body
4. Strong wings
3.The picture shows a type of gazelle that lives in Africa. It eats leaves, twigs. flowers, and fruits. Which characteristic most helps this gazelle get food?
A. Long neck B. Tan fur
C. Curled horns D. Large ears
3.The picture shows a type of gazelle that lives in Africa. It eats leaves, twigs. flowers, and fruits. Which characteristic most helps this gazelle get food?
A. Long neck
4. Which group supplies food for other organisms?
A. Producers only
B. Consumers only
C. Both producers and consumers
D. Neither producers nor consumers
5. Which group depends on other organisms as a food source?
A. Producers only
B. Consumers only
C. Both producers and consumers
D. Neither producers nor consumers
6. According to the food web shown, a decrease in the number of clams would probably result in —
A. a decrease in the amount of algae B. an increased number of crabs
C. fish and snails eating crabs D. crabs eating more snails
6.According to the food web shown, a decrease in the number of clams would probably result in —
D. crabs eating more snails
7. If all of the fish are removed from this food web, which animal population will most likely decrease first?
A. Turtles B. Mosquito larvae C. Dragonfly larvae D. Pelicans
7. If all of the fish are removed from this food web, which animal population will most likely decrease first?
D. Pelicans
The pictures below show how the monarch butterfly uses the milkweed plant.
8. Which picture shows the stage at which the monarch butterfly helps the milkweed plant reproduce?
F. Q G. R H. S J. T
The pictures below show how the monarch butterfly uses the milkweed plant.
8. Which picture shows the stage at which the monarch butterfly helps the milkweed plant reproduce?
J. T Gets nectar from milkweed flowers
10. The picture shows the leaf and fruit of a sycamore tree. A tree like the sycamore would have the hardest time growing in an environment that is mostly —
F. cold and dark
G. warm and rainy
H. cool and wet
J. hot and cloudy
10. The picture shows the leaf and fruit of a sycamore tree. A tree like the sycamore would have the hardest time growing in an environment that is mostly —
F. cold and dark
Characteristics of Four Habitats
Black Bear Needs
11. The top chart shows some characteristics of four habitats. In which habitat would a black bear most likely be found?
A. Q B. R C. S D. T
Habitat ClimateSurface
FeaturesMain Plant Types
Plant Eater
Found in Habitat
Q Hot Sand dunes Cacti, grasses Field mouse
R Cool Hills Grains, thistles Rabbit
S Cool Mountains Trees, blueberry bushes Beaver
T Cold Snowdrifts Algae, mosses Lemming
Habitat Forests and woodlands
Food Nuts, fruits, young sprouts, insects, young mammals, and livestock
Space 3 to 90 square kilometers
Characteristics of Four Habitats
Black Bear Needs
11. The top chart shows some characteristics of four habitats. In which habitat would a black bear most likely be found?
C. S
Habitat ClimateSurface
FeaturesMain Plant Types
Plant Eater
Found in Habitat
Q Hot Sand dunes Cacti, grasses Field mouse
R Cool Hills Grains, thistles Rabbit
S Cool Mountains Trees, blueberry bushes Beaver
T Cold Snowdrifts Algae, mosses Lemming
Habitat Forests and woodlands
Food Nuts, fruits, young sprouts, insects, young mammals, and livestock
Space 3 to 90 square kilometers
12. Which group can live without water?
A. Producers only
B. Consumers only
C. Both producers and consumers
D Neither producers nor consumers
14. According to the table shown above, elk most likely compete with which organisms for food?
A. bobcats B. Bighorn sheep C. Bacteria D. Bronze frogs
14. According to the table shown above, elk most likely compete with which organisms for food?
B. Bighorn Sheep
15. Plants can survive in a clear, closed container without animals. Animals cannot survive in a closed container without plants. Why can’t animals survive in a closed container without plants?
F. Plants and animals need water to survive.
G. Plants produce oxygen, which animals need.
H. Plants take in and give off water; animals only take in water.
J. Plants are stationary; most animals roam freely.
15. Plants can survive in a clear, closed container without animals. Animals cannot survive in a closed container without plants. Why can’t animals survive in a closed container without plants?
G. Plants produce oxygen, which animals need.
16. Salmon is a type of fish that lives in the ocean and swims up rivers to reproduce. How would building a dam without a fish ladder affect the salmon population in the area?
F. The size of salmon would most likely increase.
G. The number of salmon would most likely decrease.
H. The salmon would become stronger swimmers.
J. The salmon would change their diet.
16. Salmon is a type of fish that lives in the ocean and swims up rivers to reproduce. How would building a dam without a fish ladder affect the salmon population in the area?
G. The number of salmon would most likely decrease.
17. Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall will most likely result in woodpeckers —
A. nesting on roofs
B. losing habitat
C. laying more eggs
D. flying slower
17. Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall will most likely result in woodpeckers —
B. losing habitat
18. Which basic need do groundhogs meet by digging tunnels in meadow soil?
A. Water B. Shelter C. Light D. Air
19. Which of these shows the correct order of corn plant development?
A. 4, 1, 3, 2 B. 3, 4, 1, 2 C. 3, 1, 4, 2 D. 4, 3, 2, 1
20. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?
F. H.
G. J.
Metamorphosis: a change in the shape or characteristics of an animal’s body as it grows
20. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?
F.
Metamorphosis: a change in the shape or characteristics of an animal’s body as it grows
21. In the diagram above, the label Z represents —
A. sugar B. carbon dioxide
C. nitrogen D. water vapor
22. In the diagram above, which of the following is represented?
A. Water evaporating
B. Energy being transferred
C. The moon changing phase
D. Light being reflected
Grass → Mouse → Snake → Hawk
22. In the diagram above, which of the following is represented?
B. Energy being transferred
Grass → Mouse → Snake → Hawk
23. Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain?
A. Producers → carnivores → herbivores
B. Sun → producers → herbivores → carnivores
C. Sun → herbivores → carnivores → producers
D. Carnivores → producers → herbivores
23. Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain?
B. Sun → producers → herbivores → carnivores
25. When a dog sees a cat, a message travels from the dog’s eyes to the25. When a dog sees a cat, a message travels from the dog’s eyes to the dog’s — dog’s —
F. Brain F. Brain
G. NoseG. Nose
H. PawsH. Paws
J. muscles J. muscles
25. When a dog sees a cat, a message travels from the dog’s eyes to the25. When a dog sees a cat, a message travels from the dog’s eyes to the dog’s — dog’s —
F. BrainF. Brain
26. The pictures show the stages in the life cycle of a beetle. What would be the correct sequence for the development of the beetle?
A. Q, S, R, T B. R, T, Q, S
C. S, R, Q, T D. T, S, R, Q
26. The pictures show the stages in the life cycle of a beetle. What would be the correct sequence for the development of the beetle?
B. R, T, Q, S
egg → larva → pupa → adult
27. Which animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above?
A. Beetle B. Frog
C. Bird D. Snake
egg → larva → pupa → adult
27. Which animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above?
A. Beetle
29. Which part of a jackrabbit most helps it escape predators?
F. Long legs G. Thick fur
H. Short tail J. Small head
30. The African baobab tree has a huge trunk that can store as much as 100 kiloliters of water. This adaptation would be an advantage in a climate that is very —
F. cold
G. dry
H. windy
J. sunny
30. The African baobab tree has a huge trunk that can store as much as 100 kiloliters of water. This adaptation would be an advantage in a climate that is very —
G. dry
31.The African clawed frog has many adaptations that help it survive. Which of these adaptations helps it survive changes in its environment?
F. The ability to see color
G. The ability to detect waves
H. The ability to burrow
J. The ability to eat
31.The African clawed frog has many adaptations that help it survive. Which of these adaptations helps it survive changes in its environment?
G. The ability to detect waves
32. 32. Which of the following animal features most helps the animal move Which of the following animal features most helps the animal move around in its habitat? around in its habitat?
A. A bird’s sharp beak A. A bird’s sharp beak
B. A cow’s tailB. A cow’s tail
C. A sea turtle’s flippersC. A sea turtle’s flippers
D. A black bear’s furD. A black bear’s fur
32. 32. Which of the following animal features most helps the animal move Which of the following animal features most helps the animal move around in its habitat? around in its habitat?
C. A sea turtle’s flippers C. A sea turtle’s flippers
34. Which group changes light energy into food energy?
A. Producers only
B. Consumers only
C. Both producers and consumers
D. Neither producers nor consumers
35. The mole is an animal that digs tunnels. Which of the following characteristics would NOT be an advantage to a mole?
A. Sharp claws
B. Large ears
C. Small eyes
D. Strong legs
35. The mole is an animal that digs tunnels. Which of the following characteristics would NOT be an advantage to a mole?
B. Large ears
36. Some salamanders have a sticky tongue and a wide mouth lined with teeth. These animals most likely feed on —
F. insects and other tiny animals
G. leaves and other plant structures
H. algae and other microorganisms
J. dead and decaying materials
36. Some salamanders have a sticky tongue and a wide mouth lined with teeth. These animals most likely feed on —
F. insects and other tiny animals
37. As seagulls fly over the water, they sometimes dive into the water to catch prey. Which of these senses is useful to seagulls that feed in this manner?
A. Sight
B. Smell
C. Hearing
D. Touch
37. As seagulls fly over the water, they sometimes dive into the water to catch prey. Which of these senses is useful to seagulls that feed in this manner?
A. Sight
38. Which of the following characteristics would NOT give animals an advantage in the ocean?
F. Long body hair
G. A smooth body
H. Structures that sense movement
J. A strong sense of smell
38. Which of the following characteristics would NOT give animals an advantage in the ocean?
F. Long body hair
39. The type of penguin shown in the picture above lives in the icy lands of Antarctica. The male penguins huddle together in a tight group. They stay in these tight groups most likely because they are —
F. looking for the sun G. hiding from predators
H. sharing body heat J. fighting over a piece of food
39. The type of penguin shown in the picture above lives in the icy lands of Antarctica. The male penguins huddle together in a tight group. They stay in these tight groups most likely because they are —
H. sharing body heat
40. The brown fur of the arctic hare turns white in winter. How The brown fur of the arctic hare turns white in winter. How does this color change most likely help the arctic hare?does this color change most likely help the arctic hare?
F. It helps the animal save water F. It helps the animal save water
G. It helps the animal hide from predators.G. It helps the animal hide from predators.
H. It helps keep the animal cool.H. It helps keep the animal cool.
J. It helps protect the animal from disease. J. It helps protect the animal from disease.
. .
40. The brown fur of the arctic hare turns white in winter. How The brown fur of the arctic hare turns white in winter. How does this color change most likely help the arctic hare?does this color change most likely help the arctic hare?
G. It helps the animal hide from predators.G. It helps the animal hide from predators.
. .
41. Which of the following characteristics of a field mouse is most likely inherited from its parents?
F. Brown fur
G. Torn ear
H. Scar on its leg
J. Chipped tooth
41. Which of the following characteristics of a field mouse is most likely inherited from its parents?
F. Brown fur
42. One example of a trait passed from a parent plant to itsOne example of a trait passed from a parent plant to its offspring is — offspring is —
F. the amount of water in the plant’s environment F. the amount of water in the plant’s environment
G. the amount of sunlight shining on the plantG. the amount of sunlight shining on the plant
H. the color of the flowers on the plantH. the color of the flowers on the plant
J. the nutrients in the soil where the plant growsJ. the nutrients in the soil where the plant grows
42. One example of a trait passed from a parent plant to One example of a trait passed from a parent plant to its offspring is — its offspring is —
H. the color of the flowers on the plant H. the color of the flowers on the plant
43.Which of the following is an inherited trait in African clawed frogs?
A. The location of wave detectors on the frog
B. The location of the frogs in a pond
C. The number of insects eaten by the frogs in an hour
D. The number of times the frogs look for insects in an hour.
43.Which of the following is an inherited trait in African clawed frogs?
A. The location of wave detectors on the frog
44. Coyotes learn some of their behaviors as they move around in their environment. Which behavior is most likely learned?
A. Running B. Drinking water
C. Avoiding cacti D. Sleeping
44. Coyotes learn some of their behaviors as they move around in their environment. Which behavior is most likely learned?
C. Avoiding cacti
45. Raccoons living in cities have learned to open lids of garbage cans. This is an example of an animal —
A adapting to its environment
B inheriting the ability to change its diet
C being tamed by humans
D becoming a plant eater
45. Raccoons living in cities have learned to open lids of garbage cans. This is an example of an animal —
A. adapting to its environment
47. Crows are found throughout many parts of the world. They are black birds with excellent hearing. In the wild they live for six to seven years. Some crows in Japan open hard-shelled nuts by dropping them in front of moving cars. Which of these is a learned behavior?
A . Having excellent hearing
B. Living six to seven years
C. Dropping nuts in front of cars
D. Having black feathers
47. Crows are found throughout many parts of the world. They are black birds with excellent hearing. In the wild they live for six to seven years. Some crows in Japan open hard-shelled nuts by dropping them in front of moving cars. Which of these is a learned behavior?
C. Dropping nuts in front of cars