Test Your Knowledge On How Animals Learn And Grow!

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1. Why are eggs important?

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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.

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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. Remembe... see moreto share this quiz with your friends so they can test themselves as well! All the best and have fun!
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2. A spider (arachnid) has _____ legs.

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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.

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3. This is one thing a kitten or puppy knows how to do when it is born.

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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.

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4. _____________ are examples of animals that look like their parents when they're born.

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Newly hatched fish are like their parents because they have fins, gills, and two eyes.

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5. The first stage in a frog's life cycle is

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The frog's life cycle starts with the egg followed by young tadpole, older tadpole, and adult.

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6. ________________ and ________________ are ways animals can learn.

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Animals learn things from 4 sources: their parents, other adults, each other, and by doing things themselves.

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7. ______________ are examples of animals that do not look like their parents when they're born.

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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.

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8. Animals who lay huge numbers of eggs usually

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An animal that lays large numbers of eggs cannot possibly care for all of their young.

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9. Which is not one of the stages of a 4 stage insect life cycle?

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A four stage insect life cycle includes: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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10. Name two characteristics of arthropods

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Arthropods are invertebrates with segmented bodies, jointed limbs, and are cold blooded.

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11. An adult insect has ____ body parts.

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All insects have 3 body parts: head, abdomen, thorax.

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12. Birds know how to _____________ and protect their babies without being taught.

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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.

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13. Name two characteristics of mammals.

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Mammals are vertebrates, warm blooded, have fur or hair, have lungs, live births, and give milk to their babies.

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14. What do lion cubs learn when they play with each other?

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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.

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15. A 3 stage insect life cycle includes:

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The 3 stage insect life cycle includes egg, nymph (looks like an adult, no wings), and adult.

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16. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are examples of _______________

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Amphibians are animals that live part of their life in the water and part of their life on land.

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17. Which of these is not part of the mammal life cycle?

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A mammals life cycle includes embryo, baby, young animal, and adult.

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18. Fishes and frogs

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Fishes and frogs have backbones, lay eggs underwater, and the eggs have soft shells.

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Why are eggs important?
A spider (arachnid) has _____ legs.
This is one thing a kitten or puppy knows how to do when it is born.
_____________ are examples of animals that look like their parents...
The first stage in a frog's life cycle is
________________ and ________________ are ways animals can learn.
______________ are examples of animals that do not look like their...
Animals who lay huge numbers of eggs usually
Which is not one of the stages of a 4 stage insect life cycle?
Name two characteristics of arthropods
An adult insect has ____ body parts.
Birds know how to _____________ and protect their babies without being...
Name two characteristics of mammals.
What do lion cubs learn when they play with each other?
A 3 stage insect life cycle includes:
Frogs, toads, and salamanders are examples of _______________
Which of these is not part of the mammal life cycle?
Fishes and frogs
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