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1
Which bird most likely swims and catches fish by scooping?
j
F
g
h
2
The elephant's long eyelashes are in an environment-
with plenty of water sources
prone to dust storms
abundant with predators
with plentiful shade
3
Which type of organism is missing from this food web?
Decomposers
Predators
Producers
Consumers
4
What role does the prickly pear cactus play in any desert food web?
It provides energy to consumers.
It preys upon other organisms.
It obtains energy from producers.
It returns nutrients to the soil.
5
This puppy's ability to 'takedown' is due to
learned behavior
inherited traits
the place where he is at
his mother's ability to do the same
6
The roots of a desert plant are close to the surface of the ground
. This helps the plant —
take in rainwater quickly
stay warm
get more air
make food more quickly
7
The difference in the shape of these animals’ teeth is most closely related to
the sounds the animals make
the habitat the animals live in
the type of predators the animals have
the type of organisms the animals consume
8
What role do raccoons play in this food web?
Producer
Consumer
Prey
Decomposer
9
Which of these organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment?
Bee
Blue jay
Fire ant
Hawk
10
Which bird most likely catches and eats its food theway an eagle does?
F
h
j
g
11
Explain why mice are classified as omnivores in this food web.
mice eat crickets and grass
mice only eat plants
mice only eat other animals
mice make their own food
12
Which of these observations describes a learned behavior?
D
A
C
B
13
which statement describes an advantage that only one of these animals has in obtaining food?
gerenuk can smell predators better
Thomson’s has horns used to move branches to get food.
Thomson’s gazelle can run faster when chasing prey.
gerenuk has a long neck to eat from trees.
14
Which organisms are described as consumers in the diagram?
Oak tree
Cottontail rabbit
Mushroom
Mountain lion
15
In the food chain, what will likely happen if all the mice leave the area?
Snakes will not have enough food
The plants will increase in number
There will not be enough insects in the food chain
The food chain will not be harmed
16
Which fact best describes one way this bird changes its environment to meet its needs?
Fact 1
Fact 2
Fact 4
Fact 3
17
Which of these facts best describes how these birds depend on other animals to
survive
?
Fact 3
Fact 2
Fact 1
Fact 4
18
Which organisms are the carnivores of the food web?
D
A
C
F
19
All the following are ways that a bird interacts with
nonliving
parts of its environment
except
responding to cold temperatures by fluffing its feathers
reacting to morning sunlight by singing
feeding insects to its chicks
drinking and taking a bath in a puddle of water
20
cactus roots spread out in a wide underground network. How does this benefit the cactus?
By releasing nutrients into the soil & taking in oxygen
By producing fruit and storing water
By capturing sunlight and getting rid of waste materials
By absorbing water & supporting the plant in soil
21
Which of the following characteristics would best help a tree survive a fire?
large leaves
shallow roots
thin trunks
thick bark
22
Which of these is a
learned behavior
of a dog?
Chewing on a bone
Panting on a hot day
Begging for food
Drinking water
23
the head, shell shape, & flippers of sea turtles help them escape predators by allowing them to
hold their breath for several minutes
swim and dive easily
dig deep holes for their eggs
blend into their surroundings
24
Which organisms in this food web eat only consumers?
Leopards
Civets
Okapis
Gorillas
25
An animal whose nutritional needs are only met with the flesh of another animal is known as-
an omnivore
a swimmer
a meatavore
a carnivore
26
Which bird most likely drinks nectar from flowers and perches on delicate branches ?
F
g
j
h
27
Which bird most likely stabs fish with its beak while wading in shallow waters?
g
F
h
j
28
A bear's paws are a useful adaptation to-
break off bark in search for insects
balance its weight
defend itself from harm
survive cold winters
29
This dog's ability to load the washer is due to all of the following
except-
repeated tasks
learned behavior
inherited trait
positive feedback
30
A zebra's ability to run fast is considered
a learned trait
an inherited trait
a learned behavior
an inherited practice
31
The squirrel and the pigeon both want the same food. This is an example of-
predator and prey
food competition
all of these
over population of squirrels
32
Which best supports the conclusion that this insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?
insect has similar body parts throughout its development.
The insect changes color when it becomes an adult.
insect undergoes more than four stages in its development.
The first stage of the insect’s development is as an egg.
33
Which table shows the correct role of each organism in the food chain below?
C
B
D
A
34
Which suggestion involves interactions between two groups of living organisms?
Suggestion 2
Suggestion 4
Suggestion 3
Suggestion 1
35
Which of these organisms is best suited for the terrarium?
Water lily
Snake
Blue jay
Lobster
36
Where does the energy for this food chain come from?
consumers such as mice
decomposers such as mushrooms
predators such as black bears
the sun
37
In a food chain, energy does
NOT
flow directly from
consumer to decomposer
producer to decomposer
consumer to producer
producer to consumer
38
Which substance is needed by plants to survive and is released into the environment by animals?
Carbon dioxide
Sugar
Oxygen
Salt
39
How is the life cycle of chiggers different from the life cycle of butterflies?
Chiggers have a nymph phase.
Chigger larvae have legs.
Chigger larvae hatch from eggs.
Chiggers go through metamorphosis.
40
Based on the table, which bird is most likely to live in Texas’s Piney Woods region?
Red-cockaded woodpecker
Roseate spoonbill
Golden-cheeked warbler
Burrowing owl
41
This seal's white fur aids the animal in
staying warm
stay waterproof
stay hydrated
hiding from predators
42
Which of the following observations is correct?
The fox is the predator.
fox and squirrel are friends
The squirrel is the prey.
The fox and the squirrel are consumers.
43
If the dead branches and dying trees in an area are removed, which bird would be most affected?
Barn swallow
Downy woodpecker
Baltimore oriole
Belted kingfisher
44
The color pattern on this beagle can be described as-
learned trait
inherited behavior
learned behavior
inherited trait
45
Which two traits best help a cactus save water in the dry conditions of a desert ecosystem?
Large flowers and sweet fruit
Sharp spines and waxy stems
Waxy stems and large flowers
Sweet fruit and sharp spines
46
Which animal’s food sources most likely increased after the mall opened?
Snakes, squirrels, and raccoons
Squirrels only
Snakes, squirrels, and deer
Raccoons only
47
At which stage in the life cycle of a plant are seeds produced?
D
B
C
A
48
Which describes the relationship between humans and plants in the carbon dioxide–oxygen cycle?
Plants produce carbon dioxide to provide energy for humans.
Humans and plants use gases and sunlight to make food.
Plants depend on oxygen for photosynthesis
Humans depend on oxygen released into the air by plants
49
The antelope's adaptation for speed is useful to
repel predators
scare off predators
hide from predators
escape from predators
50
This dog's panting can be described as-
mimic behavior
inherited behavior
volunteer behavior
learned behavior
51
Which organisms transfer the most energy within the food web?
Algae, because they are the producers in this web
Copepods, because they support two chains in this web
Bass, because they are predators in this web
Crayfish, because they are at the bottom of this web
52
What material can be used to fill in the middle of the cactus model?
Cactus needles
Ice cubes
Sponge
Aluminum foil
53
Which of the following characteristics did this young girl inherit from her parents?
wearing a helmet
having short hair
eye color
riding a bike
54
This dogs ability to catch the ball is an example of-
habit
inherited behavior
learned trait
learned behavior
55
In this food web, energy is transferred directly between —
conifer seeds and red crossbills
elk and sharp-shinned hawks
conifer leaves and northern goshawks
blue grouse and wolves
56
How do structures such as whiskers and antennae benefit organisms?
They help the organisms eat food quickly.
They help the organisms fight predators.
They help the organisms detect their surroundings.
None of these
57
In fall and winter many trees lose their leaves in response to cooler temperatures and —
an increase in humidity
more direct sunlight
fewer hours of daylight
a decrease in average wind speed
58
Which of the following prairie food chains is in the correct order?
Grasses-> prairie dogs-> badgers
Sparrows->seeds-> insects
Eagles-> prairie dogs->coyotes
Wildflowers->badgers-> grasshoppers
59
The stripes on the tiger can be described as-
Acquired camouflage
inherited behavior
Inherited trait
Learned trait
60
Which change would most likely occur if all the producers in this ecosystem were moved?
All the animals would either die or move away.
The mice would become the new producers.
All the animal populations would increase.
The number of mice would increase.
61
Based on this information, which two types of birds
do not compete for food
resources?
purple martin and yellow warbler
eastern bluebird and purple martin
American goldfinch and lesser goldfinch
Lesser goldfinch and eastern bluebird
62
Which of these compares the lacewing life cycle with the frog life cycle?
young lacewings and young frogs look different from their adult
adult lacewings and adult frogs have more legs than they had as larvae.
Adult lacewings lay eggs, but adult frogs give birth to live larvae.
When they hatch, both lacewings and frogs have long legs for jumping.
63
Which organisms depend on mice for food?
snakes
owls
hawks
crickets
64
How do plants affect the air that forest animals breathe?
Plants use oxygen from the air to make food.
Plants release pollution into the air.
Plants release energy from the sun into the air.
Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into air.
65
Which of the students’ observations describe
inherited traits?
Observations 2 and 5 only
Observations 2, 3, and 5 only
Observations 1, 3, and 4 only
All the observations
66
Which of these insects goes through a
complete metamorphosis?
F
H
J
G
67
How many of these describe learned behaviors and how many describe inherited traits?
1 learned behavior, 7 inherited traits
3 learned behaviors, 5 inherited traits
2 learned behaviors, 6 inherited traits
4 learned behaviors, 4 inherited traits
68
Which conclusion can be made about the plant?
The plant grows toward the light
The plant grows slower with light
The plant grows without light.
The plant grows away from the light
69
For fox squirrels, which of these is a
learned behavior?
Having a long, bushy tail
Taking food from people
Building a nest each spring
Having sharp claws
70
Which organism obtains energy
without
depending on another organism?
Mushroom
Oak tree
Cottontail rabbit
Mountain lion
71
What must be available for plants in warm climates to make their own food throughout the year?
Birds
Bacteria
Water
Shade
72
This cactus has a thick skin that feels like wax.
This type of skin is important because it-
helps save water
keeps the plant from falling over
allows the plant to get food from the atmosphere
keeps the plant warm
73
Which of these is a trait that a cray fish most likely inherits from its parents?
The type of plants in its habitat
The average distance it travels each day
The amount of food it eats each day
The number of legs it has
74
Which change would most likely occur if all the producers in this ecosystem were removed?
The number of mice would increase.
All the animal populations would increase.
The mice would become the new producers.
All the animals would either die or move away.
75
The function of the spines on a cactus is to-
protect it against herbivores and omnivores
help it blend in with the land
absorb sunlight
store water and nutrients
76
This dog's ability to walk with a glass of water on her head is due to
learned behavior
physical effort
inherited behavior
good diet and exercise
77
What would happen to the carbon dioxide–oxygen cycle if Earth’s large forests were cut down?
There would be more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
The remaining plants would produce more oxygen
There would be more oxygen in the atmosphere
The remaining plants would stop producing carbon dioxide
78
Mushrooms break down the remains of dead trees. How do these actions most benefit plants?
By decreasing the population of herbivores
By making space for new animals
By releasing oxygen into the air
By returning nutrients to the soil
79
This mammal's big brown eyes are a useful adaption to-
see better at night
find food
see predators
camouflage
80
Which of these is an
inherited trait
of monarch butterfly caterpillars?
number of leaves on plants
The number of milkweed leaves the caterpillars eat each day
The size of the milkweed leaves that the caterpillars eat
ability of caterpillars to eat toxic leaves w/o being harmed
81
Why would the leaf of the lily pad be exposed if the stem and roots are underwater?
Leaves need to breathe
Leaves are trying to acquire as much sunlight as possible
The water level was decreased
The stems are unnecessarily long
82
Which of the following is an example of food competition between a bear and a bald eagle?
a bear eating berries
a bear eating salmon from a river
all of these
a bear eating fruit