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1
Which inherited trait does this bird most likely share with its parents?
flying away from nearby predators
having long tail feathers
eating from a bird feeder
grabbing the branch with its feet
2
Which of the following might use dead plant or animal material for food during some part of the life cycle?
all of these
earthworms
bacteria
insects
3
If there were no decomposers, which of the following would most likely happen?
animals would start carrying out photosynthesis
the amount of dead plants and animal matter would decrease
plants and animals would remain living for a longer period of time
some plants may die due to shortage of important nutrients
4
Which of the following is best supported by the information in the table?
snakes go to the shade to avoid being seen by other animals
snakes got the top of rocks for their food
snakes move from lower to higher altitudes to absorb more oxygen
snakes move between different environments to regulate body temperature
5
A zookeeper sets up habitat for a rabbit. What describes the rabbit as it interacts with 2 nonliving parts of habitat?
the rabbit breathing air while running down a rocky path
the rabbit licking its fur while feeding its young
the rabbit hiding under plants from loud noises
the rabbit nibbling on vegetation inside the habitat
6
The arrows are pointing to structures that help these organisms ______
chew
move
see
remove wastes
7
A child looks just like his father but is not able to play basketball as well as he does. Why might this occur?
the ability to shoot is inherited, but looks are learned
physical characteristics are inherited, but basketball is learned
the child chooses to look like his father, but does not choose basketball
child was born with father's look but mother's basketball skills
8
If a forest fire caused Organism E to be removed from the area, which organism would be hunted less?
Organism A
Organism D
Organism B
Organism F
9
How many types of organisms in this food web obtain energy directly from producers?
five
four
two
three
10
Which statement correctly describes the transfer of energy in a food chain in this wetland?
Energy is transferred from cattails to crickets to shrews to hawks
Energy is transferred from hawks to shrew to grasshopper to marsh grasses
Energy is transferred from marsh grasses to crickets to hawks to frogs
Energy is transferred from grasshoppers to crickets to frogs to hawks
11
How does a tree depend on nonliving parts of the environment?
by providing shelter for animals
by dropping leaves in the fall
by using sunlight to make food
by making shady areas on sunny days
12
According to the table shown, elk most likely compete with which organisms for food?
bighorn sheep
bobcats
bronze frogs
bacteria
13
The difference in the shape of these birds' feet is most likely related to -
the type of organisms the birds consume
the distance the birds can travel
the type of predator the birds have
the color the animal is
14
Which type of organism should replace the X in the food web?
a producer
an omnivore
an herbivore
a carnivore
15
How does the thick, waxy skin of desert plants protect the plant?
absorbing more sunlight
providing strength to withstand strong winds
reducing water loss from evaporation
absorbing more water
16
How are the animals adapted for getting food?
all 3 animals use their tails like a leg to climb up to the eucalyptus leaf
all 3 animals use their sharp claws to climb up to the eucalyptus leaves
all 3 animals have fur that protect them from the bark of the eucalyptus
none of the animals can climb a tree to get to the eucalyptus leaves to eat
17
Loris is a nocturnal animal that eats insects, fruit, and leaves. Which of the following is most likely a learned trait?
having a strong sense of smell
being nocturnal
taking care of their young
knowing where to find food
18
Which of these survival needs depends most directly on a living part of its ecosystem?
shelter
food
sunlight
water
19
Tundra is an ecosystem in which the subsoil remains frozen throughout the year. What does that have an effect on?
the size of animals that live there
the types of plants that can grow
the amount of sunlight received
the quality of fresh water available
20
Clearing a forest to build a shopping mall will most likely results in woodpeckers -
laying more eggs
losing habitat
flying slower
nesting on roofs
21
Which letter shows the adult stage of the frog's development?
D
A
C
B
22
Which group contains only inherited traits?
hair color, eye color, height, shape of nose
length of hair, ability to swim, lung capacity, and clarity of vision
baldness, right-handedness, food preference, and balance
hair texture, throwing a baseball, reading, and weight
23
Which of these living organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment?
hawk
fire ant
bee
blue jay
24
Which stages below are in a lady beetle's life cycle that are NOT in a grasshopper's life cycle?
pupa and adult
egg and larva
larva and pupa
egg and adult
25
Which organisms in the food chain are consumers?
phytoplankton only
whales only
herring, salmon, and whales
whales and salmon only
