Habitats for Plants and Animals: Explore Different Homes in Nature

Question 1

What is a defining characteristic of aquatic habitats?

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Abundant water

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Low oxygen levels

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Presence of trees

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Dry and arid conditions

Question 2

Which animal has adaptations for swimming?

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Fish

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Snake

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Elephant

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Lion

Question 3

Which physical adaptation helps plants in a desert habitat survive?

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Thick, waxy leaves

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Brightly coloured flowers

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Long, deep roots

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Large, delicate leaves

Question 4

What is NOT a type of habitat?

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Playground

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Forest

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Ocean

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Desert

Question 5

What do producers do in a food chain?

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Make their own food

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Eat other organisms

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Break down organic matter

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Control the number of consumers

Question 6

How do fish breathe underwater?

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Gills

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Streamlined body

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Webbed feet

Question 7

What are the three main types of habitats?

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Aquatic, Terrestrial, and Aerial

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Forest, Desert, and Ocean

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Wetland, Grassland, and Forest

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Urban, Rural, and Suburban

Question 8

Which of the following is an adaptation of plants that live in water?

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Waxy leaves and waterproof stems

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Thin stems and large leaves

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Thick stems and small leaves

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Brightly colored flowers

Question 9

Birds that live in forests typically have beaks that are:

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Long and thin for probing tree bark

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Short and strong for cracking nuts

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Flat and wide for filtering water

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Hooked and sharp for tearing flesh

Question 10

What is the main job of decomposers in a habitat?

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To break down dead plants and animals

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To produce oxygen

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To absorb sunlight

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To filter water

Question 11

What is the key difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

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A habitat is a place where organisms live, while an ecosystem includes both living organisms and their surroundings

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An ecosystem is a place where organisms live, while a habitat includes both living organisms and their surroundings

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A habitat is larger than an ecosystem

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There is no difference between a habitat and an ecosystem

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a situation where two organisms in a habitat work together for mutual benefit?

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A bee pollinating a flower

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A lion hunting a zebra

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A shark eating a fish

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A bird building a nest in a tree

Question 13

Animals that live in water often have adaptations like:

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Webbed feet

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Sharp claws

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Thick fur

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Long tails

Question 14

Which of the following plants is typically not found in a forest habitat?

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Cactus

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Oak tree

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Fern

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Pine tree

Question 15

Which layer in a forest is where animals live on the ground?

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Forest floor

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Canopy

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Understory

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Emergent layer

Question 16

An example of a terrestrial habitat is:

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Desert

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Ocean

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Wetland

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Coral reef

Question 17

Which of these is not a challenge for animals in aquatic habitats?

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Staying dry

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Getting enough oxygen

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Finding food

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Maintaining body temperature

Question 18

An animal that hunts other animals for food is called a:

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Predator

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Prey

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Producer

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Consumer

Question 19

Which of the following is a decomposer?

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Bacteria

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Grass

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Lion

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Tree

Question 20

Which animal is well-suited to life in trees?

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Squirrel

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Penguin

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Seal

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Dolphin

Question 21

What do we call the living space that is found high in the sky?

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Aerial habitat

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Aquatic habitat

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Terrestrial habitat

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Polar habitat

Question 22

Is it true that all animals can live in any habitat they choose?

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No

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Yes

Question 23

Which of these is a special feature of a rainforest?

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Lots of rainfall

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Very cold temperatures

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Wide open grasslands

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Very few trees

Question 24

What do producers do in a habitat?

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Make food for other living things

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Eat other living things

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Break down dead plants and animals

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Provide shelter for animals

Question 25

Which of these is an example of a food chain in a grassland?

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Grass → Rabbit → Fox

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Algae → Fish → Shark

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Leaves → Caterpillar → Bird

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Plankton → Crab → Dolphin

Question 26

Which of the following places is NOT an aquatic habitat?

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A large, evergreen forest

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A big blue ocean

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A small, green pond

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A fast-flowing river

Question 27

Which of these animals goes hunting at night?

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An owl with sharp eyes

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A squirrel that jumps from tree to tree

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A bee that collects pollen from flowers

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A rabbit that hops around in the grass

Question 28

What do we call the path of food eaten by different living things?

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A food chain: from plants to animals to those who eat them

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A food chain: from animals to plants to those who eat them

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A food chain: from those who eat plants to those who eat them

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A food chain: from those who eat animals to plants

Question 29

How do plants make food?

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Photosynthesis: using sunlight and air to make food

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Respiration: taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

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Transpiration: releasing water into the air

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Evaporation: taking water from the ground

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a place where animals and plants live naturally?

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A garden that people have planted

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A forest

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A pond with frogs and water lilies

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A desert

Question 31

Which of these is an aquatic habitat?

Accepted Answer

Ocean

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Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

Question 32

Which of these is an adaptation that helps animals survive in cold climates?

Accepted Answer

Thick fur

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Webbed feet

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Brightly coloured feathers

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Long, sharp claws

Question 33

Which of these is a feature of a terrestrial habitat?

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Dry conditions

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Presence of water

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Abundant plant life

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Salty environment

Question 34

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere do birds fly in?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 35

What process do plants use to create their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Fermentation

Question 36

Which animal is best adapted to survive in a desert habitat?

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Camel

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Polar bear

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Penguin

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Dolphin

Question 37

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

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Amazon rainforest

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Congo rainforest

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Daintree rainforest

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Temperate rainforest

Question 38

Which habitat has plenty of sunlight but not much water?

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Desert

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Forest

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Ocean

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Tundra

Question 39

What helps plants in the air stay upright?

Accepted Answer

Strong stems

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Deep root systems

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Thick leaves

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Water-storing tissues

Question 40

Which animal is most likely to live in a forest with mild temperatures?

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Robin

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Polar bear

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Kangaroo

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Giraffe

Question 41

Why do some animals blend in with their surroundings?

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To hide from enemies

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To attract food

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To keep warm

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To talk to each other

Question 42

Which of these is a feature of land habitats?

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Plenty of plants

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Lots of water

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Not much air

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Salty water

Question 43

How do plants use sunlight?

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To make food

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To breathe

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To attract animals

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To cool down

Question 44

Which feature is NOT typical of an aquatic habitat?

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Large trees

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Abundant water

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Variety of plants and animals

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High levels of oxygen

Question 45

Which adaptation helps fish survive in their underwater home?

Accepted Answer

Gills for breathing

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Thick fur for warmth

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Webbed feet for swimming

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Camouflage for hiding

Question 46

Which type of habitat is known for having trees, shrubs, and flowers?

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Terrestrial habitat

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Aquatic habitat

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Aerial habitat

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Underground habitat

Question 47

Which of these animals is likely to be found in the sky?

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Birds

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Fish

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Plants

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Worms

Question 48

What is the main source of energy for plants in land-based habitats?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Animals

Question 49

What do decomposers do in a habitat?

Accepted Answer

Break down dead things and recycle nutrients

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Provide shelter for animals

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Make oxygen for plants

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Eat other organisms

Question 50

Which of these habitats is commonly found by the sea?

Accepted Answer

Salt marsh

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Rainforest

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Tundra

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Grassland

Question 51

Which adaptation helps aquatic plants survive in flowing water?

Accepted Answer

Strong, flexible stems

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Large, floating leaves

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Thick, waterproof leaves

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Deep roots in the soil

Question 52

Which animal can fly and hunt in the air?

Accepted Answer

Owl

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Dolphin

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Snake

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Turtle

Question 53

Desert plants often have thick, juicy stems to:

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Store water

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Attract pollinators

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Support their weight

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Provide shade

Question 54

The place where an animal or plant naturally lives is called its:

Accepted Answer

Habitat

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Ecosystem

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Biosphere

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Community

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a very small habitat within a larger habitat?

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A field

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A puddle

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A rotting log

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A compost bin

Question 56

Which type of relationship is it when two living things help each other?

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Mutualism

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Predation

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Competition

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Parasitism

Question 57

True or False: All places where animals and plants live are connected and depend on each other.

Accepted Answer

True

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False