Birds Quiz For 5th Grade Students

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Take home version of the birds quiz for 5th grade science


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  • 1. 
    A focal species is a species that _______________________________.
    • A. 

      Scientists watch to indicate changes in the environment

    • B. 

      Is important for the survival of other species

    • C. 

      Is the strongest species in a specific environment

    • D. 

      Scientists focus on because we don't know much about it yet

  • 2. 
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of birds?
    • A. 

      Feathers and wings

    • B. 

      Ectotherm

    • C. 

      Claws on their toes

    • D. 

      4 chambered heart

  • 3. 
    A bird with a "cracker" beak will most likely eat _______________________________.
    • A. 

      Earthworms

    • B. 

      Fruit

    • C. 

      Seeds

    • D. 

      Grass

  • 4. 
    Contour feathers _____________________________.
    • A. 

      Give shape to the birds body

    • B. 

      Are flight feathers

    • C. 

      Trap heat and keep the bird warm

    • D. 

      Are soft and flexible

  • 5. 
    Which of the following are part of the birds digestive system?
    • A. 

      Teeth

    • B. 

      Crop

    • C. 

      Gizzard

    • D. 

      Kidney

  • 6. 
    Which of the following are adaptations for flight in a bird's body?
    • A. 

      Lightweight bones

    • B. 

      No teeth

    • C. 

      Down feathers

    • D. 

      Large chest muscles

  • 7. 
    Identify the beak in the picture below.
  • 8. 
    Identify the beak in the picture below.
  • 9. 
    Identify the beak in the picture below.
  • 10. 
    Identify the claw in the picture below.
  • 11. 
    Identify the claw in the picture below.
  • 12. 
    This bird grabs small animals off the ground in the dead of night. It nests high in trees away from people and buildings. It loves to soar through the air and then swoop down to catch its prey. What kind of foot and beak do you expect this type of bird to have? Explain your answer in complete sentences.
  • 13. 
    This bird does not fly and lives in cold weather. It eats fish and is adapted to life spent in the water as well as on land. What type of feather, beak, and feet do you expect this bird to have? Explain your answer in complete sentences.
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