Habitats and Adaptations: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 1 Science Students

Question 1

Which animal has special features that help it survive in the hot desert?

Accepted Answer

Camel

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Fish

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Polar bear

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Monkey

Question 2

Which part of a plant do you think helps it take in water and nutrients from the soil?

Accepted Answer

Roots

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Leaves

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Stem

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Flowers

Question 3

Which of these is a special feature of fish that allows them to breathe in water?

Accepted Answer

Gills

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Feathers

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Sharp teeth

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Long legs

Question 4

Where do plants usually get most of their energy?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 5

What do you think animals like cats and dogs have on their feet to help them walk and run?

Accepted Answer

Claws

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Hooves

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Fins

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Scales

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a way that animals might communicate?

Accepted Answer

Using sign language like humans

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Making sounds

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Using body movements

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Showing colours or patterns

Question 7

What is a special thing that helps an animal live in its home called?

Accepted Answer

An adaptation

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A skill

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A talent

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A trait

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of grassy home for animals?

Accepted Answer

Forest

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Savanna

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Prairie

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Tundra

Question 9

Which of these is an animal that hides by looking like something else?

Accepted Answer

A leaf insect that looks like a leaf

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A bird that builds a nest in a tree

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A frog that can change color

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A fish that can swim very fast

Question 10

Which animal has special features to help it live in hot, dry places?

Accepted Answer

A desert fox

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A polar bear

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A penguin

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An arctic wolf

Question 11

What do animals in cold places often have to keep them warm?

Accepted Answer

Thick fur

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Scales

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Feathers

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Gills

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of habitat?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Forest

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Ocean

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Grassland

Question 13

What special feature helps ducks move easily in water?

Accepted Answer

Webbed feet

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Claws

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Fins

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Hairs

Question 14

Which animal is most likely to have thick fur?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

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Zebra

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Elephant

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Lion

Question 15

What is camouflage?

Accepted Answer

Changing color to match surroundings

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Changing size

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Growing claws

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Developing wings

Question 16

What is the name for the process where animals change their appearance to blend in with their environment?

Accepted Answer

Camouflage

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Adaptation

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Mimicry

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Evolution

Question 17

What is a characteristic of a desert habitat?

Accepted Answer

Dry and hot

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Abundant water

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Lots of trees

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Cold and wet

Question 18

Which animal has a thick fur coat to stay warm in cold places?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

Answer

Fish

Answer

Bird

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Monkey

Question 19

If you were to find a white bear in the wild, where would it be most likely to live?

Accepted Answer

Near the North Pole

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In a desert

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In a jungle

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On a farm

Question 20

Some animals have special body parts that help them blend into their surroundings. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Camouflage

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Mimicry

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Disguise

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Hiding

Question 21

What is an example of a physical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Having sharp claws

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Being able to change color

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Being able to echolocate

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Being able to run fast

Question 22

Which habitat provides the most variety of food and shelter for animals?

Accepted Answer

Forests

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Mountains

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Grasslands

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Deserts

Question 23

Many birds have a special part of their body that helps them eat insects. What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Beak

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Tail

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Wing

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Leg

Question 24

Why do animals adapt to their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

To find more food and shelter

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To make more friends

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To look more beautiful

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To have more fun

Question 25

How do fish breathe underwater?

Accepted Answer

Through gills

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Through their skin

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Through their ears

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Through their lungs

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a type of camouflage?

Accepted Answer

Making a loud noise

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Changing color

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Mimicking another animal

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Hiding in a burrow

Question 27

What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

Accepted Answer

A habitat is where an animal lives, and a niche is how it survives.

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A niche is where an animal lives, and a habitat is how it survives.

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They are the same thing.

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There is no difference.

Question 28

Which animal lives in a forest?

Accepted Answer

Squirrel

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Shark

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Tiger

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Dolphin

Question 29

What do plants need to grow and survive?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight, water, and air

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Only sunlight

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Only water

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Only air

Question 30

Which feature can you find in a grassland habitat?

Accepted Answer

Open spaces

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Tall trees

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Lots of water

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Sandy soil

Question 31

What is the thick fur on polar bears for?

Accepted Answer

To keep them warm in cold climates

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To hide from predators

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To attract mates

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To swim faster

Question 32

Which of these is not a type of habitat?

Accepted Answer

Playground

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Forest

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Ocean

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Desert

Question 33

What do birds use their beaks for?

Accepted Answer

Eating

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Flying

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Singing

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Digging

Question 34

Which of these animals has the best way of hiding from enemies?

Accepted Answer

Chameleon

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Zebra

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Tiger

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Dolphin

Question 35

How do fish breathe underwater?

Accepted Answer

They have gills to breathe

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They have lungs like humans

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They don't need to breathe

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They absorb oxygen through their skin

Question 36

Which animal has features that help it survive in the desert?

Accepted Answer

A camel with a hump on its back and long eyelashes

Answer

A polar bear with white fur and thick blubber

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A fish with gills and fins

Question 37

What do we call a special feature that helps a living thing survive in its home?

Accepted Answer

An adaptation

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A superpower

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A trait

Question 38

Why is it important for animals to have special features?

Accepted Answer

To help them fit into their homes

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To make them look different from other animals

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To make them stronger

Question 39

Which of these animals has features that help it live in the sea?

Accepted Answer

Shark

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Lion

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Bear

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Monkey

Question 40

How do animals talk to each other?

Accepted Answer

Through sounds, movements, and smells

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Through reading and writing

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Through telepathy

Question 41

What is a food chain?

Accepted Answer

A list of animals that eat each other

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A map of where animals live

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A family tree of animals

Question 42

What do plants give to the animals and people in their home?

Accepted Answer

Food, shelter, and air

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Clothes and toys

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Books and music

Question 43

Which animal is adapted to live in very cold environments, such as the Arctic, and has a thick layer of fur and blubber to keep warm?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

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Giraffe

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Lion

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Dolphin

Question 44

Which body part do fish use to breathe underwater?

Accepted Answer

Gills

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Claws

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Wings

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Fur

Question 45

Which of these animals can find its way around in dark caves by using sounds?

Accepted Answer

Bat

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Owl

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Dolphin

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Eagle

Question 46

Which type of habitat has the most sunshine for plants to grow?

Accepted Answer

Grassland

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Cave

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Forest

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Ocean