Ei Science Animals Based On Their Eating Habit

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    Animals that eat ONLY plants are called ... 

    • Omnivores
    • Carnivores
    • Herbivores
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This quiz focuses on categorizing animals based on their dietary habits. It assesses understanding of terms like carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores, and applies this knowledge to specific animal examples such as elephants and bears, enhancing comprehension of animal ecology.

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  • 2. 

    Animals that eat ONLY meat are called ... 

    • Omnivores

    • Carnivores

    • Herbivores

    Correct Answer
    A. Carnivores
    Explanation
    Carnivores are animals that eat only meat. They have specialized teeth and digestive systems that are adapted for consuming and digesting meat. Unlike herbivores, which eat only plants, and omnivores, which eat both plants and meat, carnivores rely solely on meat as their primary source of nutrition. Examples of carnivores include lions, tigers, and wolves.

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  • 3. 

    Animals that eat BOTH plants and meat are called ... 

    • Omnivores

    • Carnivores

    • Herbivores

    Correct Answer
    A. Omnivores
    Explanation
    Omnivores are animals that have a diet consisting of both plants and meat. They have the ability to consume and digest both types of food, allowing them to obtain the necessary nutrients from a variety of sources. Examples of omnivores include humans, bears, and raccoons. Unlike herbivores, who only eat plants, and carnivores, who only eat meat, omnivores have a more diverse diet that includes both plant matter and animal flesh.

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    Elephants eat ONLY leaves, fruits, nuts and grass.  They are _____. 

    • Omnivores

    • Herbivores

    • Carnivores

    Correct Answer
    A. Herbivores
    Explanation
    Elephants are herbivores because they consume only plant-based foods such as leaves, fruits, nuts, and grass. They do not eat meat or any animal products, which is characteristic of herbivorous animals.

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    Bear eats berries and small animals like fish.  They are _____. 

    • Omnivore

    • Herbivore

    • Carnivore

    Correct Answer
    A. Omnivore
    Explanation
    The given statement mentions that bears eat both berries and small animals like fish. This indicates that bears have a varied diet and consume both plant-based and animal-based food. An animal that eats both plants and animals is called an omnivore. Therefore, the correct answer is omnivore.

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    Check the HERBIVORE animals. 

    • Dogs

    • Cows

    • Horses

    • Bear

    • Lions

    • Elephants

    • Snakes

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Cows
    A. Horses
    A. Elephants
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes cows, horses, and elephants. These animals are all herbivores, meaning they primarily eat plants and vegetation. Dogs, bears, lions, and snakes are not herbivores as they have a more varied diet that includes meat.

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    Check the CARNIVORE animals. 

    • Bears

    • Cats

    • Dogs

    • Cows

    • Lions

    • Snakes

    • Sharks

    • Tigers

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Cats
    A. Dogs
    A. Lions
    A. Snakes
    A. Sharks
    A. Tigers
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes animals such as cats, dogs, lions, snakes, sharks, and tigers. These animals are classified as carnivores because they primarily feed on meat. They have adaptations such as sharp teeth and claws, which are used for hunting and capturing prey. Their digestive systems are also designed to process and extract nutrients from meat. Overall, these animals are part of the carnivore category due to their feeding habits and physical characteristics.

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