Test Your Knowledge On How Animals Learn And Grow!
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Animals possess features that decide how they survive in an environment that most can't. Test your knowledge on how animals learn and grow with this quiz! Find out what you understood from studying this topic about the stages animals go through to adulthood and some of their striking features. Remember to share this quiz with your friends so they can test themselves as well! All the best and have fun!
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_____________ are examples of animals that look like their parents when they're born.
- A.
Fishes
- B.
Frogs
- C.
Insects
Correct Answer
A. FishesExplanation
Newly hatched fish are like their parents because they have fins, gills, and two eyes.Rate this question:
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- 2.
______________ are examples of animals that do not look like their parents when they're born.
- A.
Lemurs
- B.
Elephants
- C.
Insects
Correct Answer
C. InsectsExplanation
Insects are examples of animals that do not look like their parents when they're born. This is because insects undergo metamorphosis, a process where they go through distinct stages of development, such as egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Each stage looks different from the previous one, and the adult form is often drastically different from the appearance of the young insect. This allows insects to adapt to different environments and lifestyles as they grow and develop.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Frogs, toads, and salamanders are examples of _______________
- A.
Reptiles.
- B.
Amphibians.
- C.
Arthropods.
Correct Answer
B. Amphibians.Explanation
Amphibians are animals that live part of their life in the water and part of their life on land.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The first stage in a frog's life cycle is
- A.
Young tadpole
- B.
Older tadpole
- C.
Egg
Correct Answer
C. EggExplanation
The frog's life cycle starts with the egg followed by young tadpole, older tadpole, and adult.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why are eggs important?
- A.
They protect and provide food for an embryo
- B.
They make good breakfast food
- C.
They crack easily
Correct Answer
A. They protect and provide food for an embryoExplanation
Eggs are important because they serve as a protective shell for the growing embryo inside. The shell provides a barrier against external threats and ensures the embryo's safety. Additionally, eggs contain all the necessary nutrients and proteins needed for the embryo's development, making them a vital source of food.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Animals who lay huge numbers of eggs usually
- A.
Stay with their babies until they hatch then raise them.
- B.
Leave the eggs
Correct Answer
B. Leave the eggsExplanation
An animal that lays large numbers of eggs cannot possibly care for all of their young.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A spider (arachnid) has _____ legs.
- A.
6
- B.
8
- C.
10
Correct Answer
B. 8Explanation
All spiders (arachnids) have 8 legs. All insects have 6 legs. Both of these groups of animals (spiders and insects) are part of a larger group called arthropods.Rate this question:
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- 8.
An adult insect has ____ body parts.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
All insects have 3 body parts: head, abdomen, thorax.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Fishes and frogs
- A.
Are cold blooded vertebrates
- B.
Lay soft eggs underwater
- C.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. All of the aboveExplanation
Fishes and frogs have backbones, lay eggs underwater, and the eggs have soft shells.Rate this question:
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- 10.
________________ and ________________ are ways animals can learn.
- A.
Watching their parents, watching each other
- B.
Instinct, watching each other
- C.
Watching other adults, instinct
Correct Answer
A. Watching their parents, watching each otherExplanation
Animals learn things from 4 sources: their parents, other adults, each other, and by doing things themselves.Rate this question:
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- 11.
This is one thing a kitten or puppy knows how to do when it is born.
- A.
Talk
- B.
Get milk from its mother
- C.
Fight with its brothers and sisters
Correct Answer
B. Get milk from its motherExplanation
When a kitten or puppy is born, one of the first things it knows how to do is get milk from its mother. This is because they have an instinctual behavior called suckling, which allows them to locate and latch onto their mother's nipples to feed on her milk. This is vital for their survival and growth in the early stages of their life.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which is not one of the stages of a 4 stage insect life cycle?
- A.
Larva
- B.
Pupa
- C.
Nymph
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C. NymphExplanation
A four stage insect life cycle includes: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A 3 stage insect life cycle includes:
- A.
Egg
- B.
Nymph
- C.
Adult
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The 3 stage insect life cycle includes egg, nymph (looks like an adult, no wings), and adult.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Name two characteristics of mammals.
- A.
Warm blooded
- B.
Have fur or hair
- C.
Invertebrates
- D.
Answers a and b only
Correct Answer
D. Answers a and b onlyExplanation
Mammals are vertebrates, warm blooded, have fur or hair, have lungs, live births, and give milk to their babies.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Name two characteristics of arthropods
- A.
Invertebrate
- B.
Scales
- C.
Gills
Correct Answer
A. InvertebrateExplanation
Arthropods are invertebrates with segmented bodies, jointed limbs, and are cold blooded.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What do lion cubs learn when they play with each other?
- A.
How to hunt
- B.
How to get along with each other
- C.
How to find food
Correct Answer
B. How to get along with each otherExplanation
Lion cubs learn how to get along with each other when they play together. Play is an important part of their development as it helps them build social skills and establish hierarchies within the group. Through play, they learn to communicate, cooperate, and understand each other's boundaries. This is essential for their survival as they grow older and form hunting groups. Learning to get along with each other ensures that they can work together effectively to hunt and protect their territory.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Birds know how to _____________ and protect their babies without being taught.
- A.
Feed
- B.
Smell
- C.
Eat
Correct Answer
A. FeedExplanation
Birds know how to feed and protect their babies without being taught because it is an innate behavior that is passed down through generations. They have evolved to have instinctual knowledge on how to find and provide food for their young, ensuring their survival and growth. This ability is crucial for the survival of bird species as it allows them to care for their offspring from the moment they hatch.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which of these is not part of the mammal life cycle?
- A.
Egg
- B.
Embryo
- C.
Young animal
Correct Answer
A. EggExplanation
A mammals life cycle includes embryo, baby, young animal, and adult.Rate this question:
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