Living Things and Their Habitats: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They are composed of non-living matter.

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They require energy to survive.

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They can move independently.

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They react to changes in their surroundings.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a way animals have adapted to survive in their environment?

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Eating a healthy diet

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Having sharp claws for hunting

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Having thick fur to stay warm in cold climates

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Changing color to match its surroundings

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered a living organism?

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A rock

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A tree

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A flower

Question 4

Which animal uses camouflage to help it survive?

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A chameleon that changes color

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A bird with bright feathers

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A fish with sharp teeth

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A mouse that runs quickly

Question 5

What is a feature that is shared by all living things?

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Made up of tiny building blocks called cells

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Can talk using words

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Can move around on their own

Question 6

What is a characteristic that is NOT found in living things?

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Composition of non-living matter

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Reproduction

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Response to surroundings

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Growth and development

Question 7

In a food chain, who starts the flow of energy?

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Producer

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Consumer

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Decomposer

Question 8

Which of the following best describes a biome?

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A large area with similar plants and animals

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A small area with unique plants and animals

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A community of organisms in a specific place

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A type of habitat found in a particular region

Question 9

In a food chain, which organisms consume plants and other living things that can make their own food?

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Primary consumers

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Producers

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Secondary consumers

Question 10

Animals that travel far to find better homes are called what?

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Migrators

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Homebodies

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Dreamers

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Losers

Question 11

In a food chain, which living thing makes its own food using sunlight?

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Producer

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Consumer

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Decomposer

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Predator

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a part of a habitat?

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School

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Shelter

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Food

Question 13

In a food chain, which organism is the first to capture energy from the sun?

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Producer

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Primary consumer

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Secondary consumer

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Decomposer

Question 14

In a grassland food chain, which animal is likely to be eaten by other animals?

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Zebra

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Lion

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Eagle

Question 15

In a predator-prey relationship, which organism hunts and eats the other?

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Predator

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Prey

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Producer

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Decomposer

Question 16

In a predator-prey relationship, which organism is the food source for the other?

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Prey

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Predator

Question 17

Which animal is best suited to live in a grassland environment?

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Prairie dog

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Shark

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Dolphin

Question 18

What is the best definition of a habitat?

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A place where living things can find everything they need to survive and have babies.

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A place where animals can live and find food.

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A place where plants and animals live together.

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A place where animals can sleep and rest.

Question 19

How do animals use camouflage to protect themselves from predators?

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By changing their color or appearance to blend in with their surroundings.

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By moving very quickly to escape predators.

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By hibernating during dangerous seasons.

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By making loud noises to scare predators away.

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a living thing in a habitat?

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Rock

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Tree

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Bird

Question 21

Which adaptation allows an animal to blend into its surroundings, making it harder for predators to see?

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Camouflage

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Migration

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Communication

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Hibernation

Question 22

In a food chain, which living thing can make its own food using sunlight?

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Plants

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Animals

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Fungi

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Bacteria

Question 23

Which adaptation helps an animal hide from predators by making it look like its surroundings?

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Changing color or texture to match the environment

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Releasing bad smells

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Acting like a dangerous animal

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Growing sharp points

Question 24

What is a characteristic shared by all living things?

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Growing and developing

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Having eyes

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Moving around

Question 25

In a food chain, which organism is most likely to be prey for a fox?

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Rabbit

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Grass

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Tree

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Mushroom

Question 26

Why is the thick stem of a cactus plant an important adaptation for survival in hot, dry habitats?

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Stores water for survival in arid environments

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Provides camouflage to blend in with surroundings

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Absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

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Protects flowers and fruits from predators

Question 27

How do animals like bears and birds survive the changing seasons?

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Hibernating

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Migrating

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Changing color

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Pretending to be something else

Question 28

When many animals of the same type live together in a habitat, what is the name for that group of animals?

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Population

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Pack

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Community

Question 29

What do scientists call it when a living thing has special body parts or behaviors that help it survive in its environment?

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Adaptations

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Characteristics

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A food web

Question 30

What is a characteristic that all living things share?

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Need for food and water

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Ability to fly

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Ability to speak

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Shiny fur

Question 31

In a habitat, which of these is a non-living thing?

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Rock

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Tree

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Bird

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Mushroom

Question 32

When an organism's traits help it survive and reproduce in its environment, it has:

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Adaptations

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Hibernation

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Mutualism

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Reproduction

Question 33

Why does a cactus have a thick stem?

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To store water and prevent dehydration

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To attract insects for pollination

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To provide shade from the sun

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To help the cactus photosynthesize more efficiently

Question 34

Why is it important to have many different types of habitats on Earth?

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It helps different animals and plants find their own special places to live and thrive.

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It doesn't really matter how many different habitats there are.

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It only helps some animals and plants, not others.

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It only matters in big places like forests and oceans.

Question 35

Which animal has adaptations that make it best suited to survive in the cold, icy Arctic habitat?

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A polar bear with its thick fur, layer of blubber, and large paws?

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A lion with its long, thick mane and sharp claws?

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An elephant with its large ears and trunk?

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A dolphin with its sleek body and ability to swim quickly?

Question 36

Food chains and food webs show how energy moves through an ecosystem. What happens if these relationships are disrupted?

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Some living things might disappear

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More food for all living things

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The ecosystem will have more different types of living things

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More energy will flow through the ecosystem

Question 37

Why are many different plants and animals important for a healthy ecosystem?

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Many different plants and animals provide lots of resources for living things.

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Many different plants and animals make ecosystems less stable and more fragile.

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Many different plants and animals are only important for protecting rare species.

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Many different plants and animals don't matter if the strongest species is healthy.

Question 38

What is a sign that an ecosystem is healthy?

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There are many different types of plants and animals living there.

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There are many invasive species living there.

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The population of one animal is much larger than the populations of all the other animals.

Question 39

How do decomposers contribute to nutrient cycling and energy flow in ecosystems?

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They break down dead plants and animals, releasing nutrients back into the soil for other organisms to use.

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They provide food for carnivores, which are then eaten by herbivores.

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They create new plants to replace those that have died.

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They control the population of living things by limiting food availability.

Question 40

Which of the following best describes the main difference between a food web and a food chain?

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A food web shows all possible feeding relationships in an ecosystem, while a food chain shows only one path of energy transfer.

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A food chain shows the transfer of energy from producers to consumers, while a food web shows the transfer of nutrients.

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A food web shows the amount of energy lost at each trophic level, while a food chain does not.

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A food chain is a type of food web.

Question 41

What adaptation helps polar bears survive in their icy environment?

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Thick fur that keeps them warm

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Ability to swim far in the ocean

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Webbed feet for walking on ice

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Sharp teeth and claws for hunting

Question 42

Which daily action would have the greatest positive impact on the environment?

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Using reusable shopping bags and water bottles

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Driving to school in a car every day

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Leaving lights on in empty rooms

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Littering by throwing trash on the ground

Question 43

How do human activities impact the balance of ecosystems? Think about how destroying habitats, causing pollution, and changing the climate affect the environment.

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Destroying habitats, pollution, and climate change can harm ecosystems.

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Human actions don't affect ecosystems.

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Pollution is the only human activity that can hurt ecosystems.

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Climate change doesn't affect ecosystems because animals can adjust to changes in their environment.

Question 44

Which animal is best adapted to survive in a desert habitat?

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Camel

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Polar bear

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Penguin

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Whale

Question 45

What is the main difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers can make their own food, while consumers need to eat other organisms to obtain energy.

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Consumers are generally plants, while producers are animals.

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Producers are always larger than consumers.

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Consumers eat plants, while producers eat animals.

Question 46

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Water

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Oil

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of composting?

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Releases harmful chemicals into the air

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Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills

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Creates a natural fertilizer for plants

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Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Question 48

What does NOT belong in a habitat?

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Toys

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Food

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Shelter

Question 49

How can technology help scientists learn more about animals and their habitats?

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Tracking devices can help scientists follow animals and learn about their movements.

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Camera traps can take pictures of animals without disturbing them.

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Genetic testing can help scientists identify and protect endangered species.

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Technology can completely fix all the problems facing animals.

Question 50

Why is it crucial to consider the ethical aspects of conservation strategies?

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To prevent harm to animals and their habitats.

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To reduce costs during conservation efforts.

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To comply with regulations when creating conservation plans.

Question 51

How do human activities like pollution and climate change harm habitats and affect the variety of living things?

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They break up and damage habitats by changing the environment and messing up food chains.

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Human activities don't affect habitats.

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Only big animals are affected by habitat loss and fragmentation.

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Habitat loss and fragmentation don't affect the variety of living things.

Question 52

Why is it important to protect habitats?

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To stop habitats from being destroyed and animals from going extinct.

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To bring in more tourists and make money for local communities.

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To help farmers use land in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.

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To clean up pollution and make the air better.

Question 53

What is a habitat NOT typically characterized by?

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A playground for children

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Specific plant and animal species

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Unique environmental conditions

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A food source for living organisms

Question 54

How do habitats differ from ecosystems?

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Ecosystems include both living and non-living things, while habitats do not.

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Habitats are larger than ecosystems.

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Habitats are always found in water, while ecosystems are not.

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Ecosystems are only found in forests.

Question 55

Which animal is best suited for surviving in a desert?

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Camel

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Polar bear

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Dolphin

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Penguin

Question 56

What do producers do in a food chain?

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Create their own food

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Eat other animals

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Break down dead plants and animals

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Are at the top of the food chain

Question 57

Which of the following is a living factor in an ecosystem?

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Plants

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Sunlight

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Water

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Temperature

Question 58

What process do plants use to create food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 59

Which human activity can be harmful to habitats?

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Polluting the environment

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Planting trees

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Cleaning up trash

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Building houses

Question 60

How can we help protect habitats?

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Reducing pollution

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Igniting controlled burns

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Draining wetlands

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Introducing non-native species

Question 61

What is a characteristic of a healthy ecosystem?

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High variety of living things

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Low nutrient cycling

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Frequent wildfires

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Absence of predators

Question 62

What term describes the community of living organisms in an area?

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

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Biome

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Population

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a necessary part of an animal's habitat?

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Toys

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Food

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Water

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Shelter

Question 64

Which of these animals is an herbivore?

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Rabbit

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Lion

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Snake

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Eagle