Habitats for Animals and Plants: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 4 Science

Question 1

What term describes the range of habitats found within a specific region?

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Biome

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Ecosystem

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Community

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Population

Question 2

The physical and biological factors that surround an organism make up its:

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Habitat

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Ecosystem

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Biome

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Community

Question 3

What do we call the variety of living things in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity

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Ecosystem

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Biosphere

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Habitat

Question 4

Plants make their own food using sunlight in a process called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Fermentation

Question 5

Which of the following is not a type of habitat?

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Playground

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 6

Which animal is suited to live in a forest habitat?

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Squirrel

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Polar bear

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Giraffe

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Walrus

Question 7

True or False: All plants and animals can live in any habitat.

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No

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Yes

Question 8

True or False: A habitat is just the place where a living thing sleeps.

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No

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Yes

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a feature of a pond habitat?

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Salty water

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Abundant water

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Supports a variety of plants and animals

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High oxygen levels

Question 10

What special feature helps fish breathe underwater?

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Gills

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Thick fur

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Webbed feet

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Sharp claws

Question 11

What word describes a vast area of land covered in trees?

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Forest

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Swamp

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 12

Why is it essential for animals and plants to adapt to their surroundings?

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To survive and have babies

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To impress others

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To escape predators

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To win competitions

Question 13

Which of these habitats can we find in the United Kingdom?

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Grassland

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Rainforest

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Tundra

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Desert

Question 14

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

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An ecosystem includes both living and non-living things.

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A habitat is larger than an ecosystem.

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A habitat is only found on land.

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An ecosystem can only be found in water.

Question 15

Why are forests special homes for animals?

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Tall trees for shelter and food

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Open spaces with lots of sun

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Water to drink

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Cold air to keep them warm

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a habitat?

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Zoo

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 17

What is a characteristic of a forest habitat?

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Lots of rainfall

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Few trees

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Little sunlight

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Dry conditions

Question 18

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

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Camel

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Penguin

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Polar bear

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Fish

Question 19

What is the term for a group of living things that live together in a habitat?

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Community

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Ecosystem

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Population

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Species

Question 20

What is the role of animals that eat dead plants and animals in a habitat?

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To clean up the habitat

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To make food for other animals

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To spread diseases

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To hunt other animals

Question 21

What is a habitat?

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A place where an animal or plant lives

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A type of building

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A group of friends

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A vehicle

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic of a forest habitat?

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Tall trees

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Few animals

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Open spaces

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Salty water

Question 23

Which animal is best suited to live in a desert habitat?

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Camel

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Penguin

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Polar bear

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Fish

Question 24

What is the main role of plants in a habitat?

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To provide food and shelter

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To create oxygen

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To clean the air

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To regulate the temperature

Question 25

Which organism in a food chain makes its own food?

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Producer

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Consumer

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Predator

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Decomposer

Question 26

What happens to the energy in a food chain as it moves from one level to the next?

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It decreases

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It increases

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It stays the same

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It disappears

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?

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Mushroom

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Fox

Question 28

What does NOT belong in a woodland habitat?

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A large lake

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Trees

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Shrubs

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Animals

Question 29

Which of these makes food for itself in a pond?

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Duckweed

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Dragonfly

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Tadpole

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Frog

Question 30

How does camouflage help animals in grasslands?

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It hides them from predators

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It keeps them warm

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It helps them get mates

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It lets them find food

Question 31

What does a hedgehog do in winter to survive?

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It sleeps deeply

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It goes to a warmer place

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It grows more fur

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It gathers food

Question 32

Which of these breaks down plants and animals in a forest?

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Mushrooms

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Oak trees

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Squirrels

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Owls

Question 33

Which habitat is found by the sea?

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Salt marsh

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Grassland

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Woodland

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Desert

Question 34

What action can damage the homes of animals and plants?

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Cutting down forests

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Planting new trees

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Building birdhouses

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a habitat?

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Always has the same size

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Provides food and shelter

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Supports specific types of organisms

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Changes regularly

Question 36

Which animal is well-suited to the forest habitat?

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Squirrel

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Shark

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Dolphin

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Lion

Question 37

What part of the Earth is home to living organisms?

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Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 38

Which of these is an example of a producer in an ecosystem?

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Grass

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Tiger

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Snake

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Butterfly

Question 39

What is the primary source of energy for most living things?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

Question 40

A habitat is the place where an organism lives. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a habitat?

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Always stays the same.

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Provides food and shelter.

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Protects from predators.

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Allows organisms to survive.

Question 41

What is the difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

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A habitat is a place where an organism lives, while an ecosystem includes all the living and non-living things in that area.

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An ecosystem is a place where an organism lives, while a habitat includes all the living and non-living things in that area.

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There is no difference.

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A habitat is bigger than an ecosystem.

Question 42

What do producers do in a habitat?

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Make food for other organisms.

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Eat other organisms.

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Break down dead plants and animals.

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Provide homes for other organisms.

Question 43

Rainforests are known for their warm and wet climate. Which of the following is a characteristic of a rainforest habitat?

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Warm and humid climate

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Open and grassy

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Cold and dry climate

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Rocky and mountainous

Question 44

Some plants in the desert have specially adapted roots. What is the purpose of these long roots?

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To reach deep water

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To protect from strong winds

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To collect more sunlight

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To store food

Question 45

Animals that live in cold environments have special features to help them survive. Which animal is well-suited to a polar habitat?

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Polar bear

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Tiger

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Dolphin

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Zebra

Question 46

Within a habitat, each living thing has a specific role. What is the term for this role?

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Niche

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Species

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

Question 47

What is the main job of decomposers in a habitat?

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Breaking down dead organisms and returning nutrients to the soil

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Providing shelter for other organisms

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Hunting prey

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Producing food through photosynthesis

Question 48

Why is it important to protect different types of habitats?

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To maintain the variety of life on Earth and the services they provide

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To prevent flooding

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To improve the economy

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To reduce noise pollution

Question 49

What is a way that we can help to protect habitats?

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Creating protected areas

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Cutting down trees

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Increasing pollution

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Introducing non-native species