1. Giraffes have long necks that allow them to eat leaves from the tallest trees. Another trait that helps a giraffe chew leaves is having -----
Flat teeth
Large hooves
A short tongue
A long, thin tail

2. 2. A farmer feeds his horses in their stalls each night
2. A farmer feeds his horses in their stalls each night. He notices that the horses wait near their stalls at sundown for their food. This is an example of ---
Camouflage
A practiced trait
An inherited trait
A learned behavior

3. 3. What physical trait does a human inherit?
A. Ability to eat
B. Skill to swim
C. Size of nose
D. Length of hair

4. 4. Trees that grow in areas with heavy snowfall typically loose their leaves in the fall. This helps the tree survive by –
A. Helping the tree conserve energy because there are less leaves to support in winter
B. Increasing the flow of sap to the outer branches
C. Increasing the depth of the root system
D. Causing more snow to pile up on the branches to form a snow blanket for the tree

5. 5. Based on the information above, mallard ducks have body structures for –
Living underground
Catching small rodents
Cracking seeds and nuts
Surviving wetland areas

6. 6. What information on the table supports the concept that mallard ducks can adapt to changes in their habitat caused by humans?
A male mallard duck is colorful
Mallard ducks have waterproof feathers
Frogs are a source of food for mallard ducks
Mallard ducks swim and feed in man-made ponds.

7. 7. What part of the plant develops from the flower, protects the seeds, and is useful in seed dispersal (spreading)?
Stomata
Fruit
Pistil
Anther

8. 8. A baby bird pecks its way out of the shell at just the right time
8. A baby bird pecks its way out of the shell at just the right time. The pecking of the baby bird is ---
A practiced skill
A learned behavior
An inherited behavior
A rehearsed response

9. 9. The animal shown above hibernates. This means that it ---
Blends in with its surroundings
Goes into a deep sleep in winter
Mimics how a porcupine looks
Travels south when temperatures drop

10. 10. A student on a spring field trip to the zoo takes notes about zoo animals and their babies. Which of the following titles is best for this notebook entry?
Inherited Traits
Practiced Skills
Animal Responses
Learned Behaviors

11. In an energy pyramid, the producers are placed at the base of the pyramid because –
A They require more energy to survive
B They provide the most energy as a food source for consumers
C They create energy
D They are the most abundant on the planet

12. 12. Which of the following is not an inherited trait of plants?
Bark type
Leaf shape
Flower color
Moist habitat

13. 13

14. 14. A family decides to adopt a pet from the local animal shelter
14. A family decides to adopt a pet from the local animal shelter. They want a puppy that will grow up to be a small dog. The information that would be most useful to help them in choosing a puppy is the ---
Shape of the puppy’s face
Eating habits of the puppy
Size of puppy’s parents
Number of puppies in the litter

17. 17. A student observes a squirrel eating seeds and nuts from a bird feeder hanging from a tree branch. The student moves the bird feeder to several new locations, but the squirrel always finds a way to get the food. What conclusion can be made from the student’s observations?
Squirrels learn how to get food from a bird feeder
Birds and squirrels fight over food from the bird feeder
Squirrels only eat from bird feeders that hang in trees
Eating from a bird feeder is an inherited trait of a squirrel

18. 18. Why are the animals below all grouped together?
The animals all are insects
The animals only eat plants
The animals have sticky feet that help them climb
The animals all have powerful hind legs that help them jump

22. 23. Do you remember either of the plant structures that transport water, nutrients, and food through the plant? We said these work in a similar way as the blood veins/vessels in an animal. They also cause the rings that form in tree trunks. If you can think of either one, you get 2 bonus points!