Living Things and their Habitats: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 2 Science

Question 1

What is NOT a typical feature of a desert?

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Lots of plants

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Very hot and dry

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Sandy or rocky ground

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Few animals

Question 2

Where do polar bears make their homes?

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Arctic tundra

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Forests

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Deserts

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Rainforests

Question 3

Which of these is not a place where living things can live?

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Car

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Forest

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Ocean

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Desert

Question 4

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

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Classroom

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 5

Where do animals live and get their food?

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In a habitat

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In a group

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In a plant

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In a body of water

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a feature of a rainforest?

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Cold and dry

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Warm and humid

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Lots of trees

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Many different animals

Question 7

Where do animals and plants typically live?

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In their habitats

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In their homes

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In shops

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In hospitals

Question 8

What is something that a habitat does NOT give to the living things that live there?

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A place to play

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Food

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Water

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Shelter from the rain

Question 9

Which animal has special features that help it stay warm in icy places like the North Pole?

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Polar bear

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Lion

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Monkey

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Kangaroo

Question 10

Which animal is most suited for swimming in the ocean?

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Fish

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Cat

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Dog

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Bird

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a way that a habitat helps living things stay alive?

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Changing all the time

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Giving them food and water

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Protecting them from danger

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Keeping them at a comfortable temperature

Question 12

Which of these is not alive?

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A stone

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A flower

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A mushroom

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A bird

Question 13

What is NOT a feature of a habitat?

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The colour of the soil

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The plants and animals that live there

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The amount of sunlight it gets

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The size of the area

Question 14

Which of these is alive?

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A plant

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A rock

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A cloud

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A car

Question 15

Where do plants and animals NOT naturally live?

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Playground

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Forest

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Open fields

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River

Question 16

Which animal has special features to stay warm in cold places?

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Penguin

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Lion

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Elephant

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Snake

Question 17

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

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Few animals

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High rainfall

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Tall trees

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Warm and humid climate

Question 18

Where do squirrels live and what do they eat?

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In trees, eating nuts and seeds

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In water, eating insects

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In fields, eating grass

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In bushes, eating fruit

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A camel

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A polar bear

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A kangaroo

Question 20

Deserts are very hot and dry places. Which of these things would you NOT find in a desert?

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Trees

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Sand

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Cactuses

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Rocks

Question 21

Which animal in the cold North Pole has special features to stay warm and move around easily?

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Polar bear

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Lion

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Dolphin

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Elephant

Question 22

Which animal is adapted to live in the desert?

Accepted Answer

Camel

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Fish

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Penguin

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Frog

Question 23

Which animal has special features that help it survive in a hot, dry desert?

Accepted Answer

A camel

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A fish

Question 24

What is the correct order of the stages in a butterfly's life cycle?

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Egg, larva, pupa, butterfly

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Butterfly, larva, pupa, egg

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Pupa, larva, egg, butterfly

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Egg, butterfly, pupa, larva

Question 25

Which of these actions helps to protect biodiversity?

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Planting new trees

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Cutting down forests

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Burning fossil fuels

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Dumping waste in rivers

Question 26

What does a caterpillar change into when it grows up?

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A butterfly

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A spider

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A ladybug

Question 27

Which animal is most suited to live in a very cold and rainy place?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

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Lion

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Dolphin

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Snake

Question 28

How do plants and animals rely on each other to survive in their habitats?

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Plants provide food for animals, while animals release carbon dioxide that plants need for photosynthesis.

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Plants and animals compete with each other for food and resources, leading to conflict and struggle.

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Plants and animals are completely independent of each other and do not need to interact or exchange resources to survive.

Question 29

Animals that live in hot places have special ways to stop their bodies from losing too much water. Which of these is the best way to do this?

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Peeing less often

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Wearing thick fur coats

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Eating lots of juicy fruits

Question 30

Plants need sunlight, water, and air to survive. Do they need anything else?

Accepted Answer

No, they only need sunlight, water, and air to make their own food.

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Yes, they need special food like vegetables.

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Sometimes they need special food when they are sick.

Question 31

What can we do to help protect animals and plants?

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Recycle paper and bottles

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Plant flowers

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Cut down trees

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Throw litter on the ground

Question 32

In a food chain, a rabbit eats grass. What is the rabbit called in the food chain?

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Primary consumer

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Producer

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Secondary consumer

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Tertiary consumer

Question 33

Where do living things like animals and plants typically make their homes?

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In their habitat

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In a house

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In a box

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In a vehicle

Question 34

What adaptation helps fish live in water?

Accepted Answer

Gills

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Thick fur

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Claws

Question 35

What is a special feature of the weather in a desert?

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Very hot during the day and very cold at night

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Lots of rain

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Always windy

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Always cloudy

Question 36

The wide variety of living things on Earth is called what?

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Biodiversity

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Uniformity

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Quantity

Question 37

Imagine a caterpillar eating a leaf. Then, a bird comes and eats the caterpillar. What do we call the way these living things depend on each other?

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Food chain

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Life cycle

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Habitat

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Adaptation

Question 38

Which animal has webbed feet that help it swim in water?

Accepted Answer

Duck

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Lion

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Elephant

Question 39

Imagine you're on a safari in the grassy plains of Africa. Which animal would you be most likely to see there?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Dolphin

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Penguin

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Shark

Question 40

Which animal has features that make it well-suited for living in water?

Accepted Answer

Fish

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Lion

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Snake

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Bird

Question 41

What do we call a large community of living things and their surroundings, including the air, water, soil, and sunlight?

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Ecosystem

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Neighborhood

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Forest

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City

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a natural habitat for animals?

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Classroom

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 43

Which animal makes its home in an underground burrow?

Accepted Answer

Rabbit

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Lion

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Eagle

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Fish

Question 44

Which animal has special features that help it live in a hot and sandy place like a desert?

Accepted Answer

A camel

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A polar bear

Question 45

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

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A habitat is a specific place where a living thing lives, while an ecosystem includes the living things and their surroundings.

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A habitat is larger than an ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is only found in water, while a habitat can be found on land or in water.

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A habitat does not change over time, while an ecosystem is constantly changing.

Question 46

How do animals change to live in very cold places?

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They grow thick fur to stay warm, store energy in blubber, and have big feet to walk on snow.

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They have sharp claws for hunting and long tails for balance.

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They have webbed feet for swimming and gills for breathing underwater.

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They have scales for protection, sharp teeth for tearing meat, and strong muscles for hunting.

Question 47

Which of these actions helps protect the variety of life on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Planting trees

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Building new homes

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Using too much water

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Using too many chemicals on farms

Question 48

What does NOT make a suitable habitat for living things?

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Pollution

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Sunlight

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Predators

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Water

Question 49

Which activity poses a significant threat to the survival of many plants and animals?

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Cutting down forests

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Planting trees

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Protecting animals

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Recycling materials

Question 50

How do animals help plants create new seeds?

Accepted Answer

Animals pollinate plants.

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Animals give food to plants.

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Animals keep plants warm.

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Animals hide plants from people.

Question 51

Imagine a fox living in a forest. The fox's habitat is the part of the forest where it lives. What is the name for everything in the forest, including the fox and its habitat?

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Ecosystem

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Environment

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Community

Question 52

What human activity can harm polar bears living in the Arctic?

Accepted Answer

Releasing pollution into the air and water

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Building homes for polar bears

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Reducing hunting of polar bears

Question 53

How can we help keep the homes of living things safe?

Accepted Answer

Recycle paper and bottles

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Leave trash in the park

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Use lots of water when brushing our teeth

Question 54

Imagine a forest with many trees. Animals live in the forest and depend on the trees for food and shelter. If many trees were cut down to build houses, what could happen to the animals?

Accepted Answer

The animals would lose their homes and have less food to eat.

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The animals would have more space to find food and build homes.

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The animals could move to other forests to find new homes.

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The animals would become stronger and healthier.

Question 55

What are the three things that plants need to grow?

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Water, sunlight, and air

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Rocks, soil, and wood

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Food, water, and shelter

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Wind, rain, and cold

Question 56

Which of these is not a part of a plant?

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Head

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Leaves

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Stem

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Flower

Question 57

What is the process called that plants use to make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Excretion

Question 58

Which of these animals is a mammal?

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Bat

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Fish

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Bird

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Snake

Question 59

What do plants use sunlight for?

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To make food

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To grow taller

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To attract animals

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To store water

Question 60

Which animal has special features that help it stay warm in very cold places?

Accepted Answer

A penguin with thick feathers and a layer of fat

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A lion with a thick, golden mane

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A dolphin with a smooth, hairless body

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An elephant with large ears and a long trunk

Question 61

When exploring a forest, what's the best way to observe wildlife responsibly?

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Stay on trails and avoid going off the path.

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Make loud noises to attract animals.

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Pick up and handle animals.

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Leave trash and food scraps behind.

Question 62

In a food web, how do living things rely on each other?

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They depend on each other for food.

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They share the same ancestors.

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They live in the same area.

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They are all the same size.

Question 63

Which of these living things plays a very important role in its environment, even though it is small?

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Bee

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Shark

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Tree

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Deer

Question 64

What do plants need to make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Water and sunshine

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Soil and air

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Insects and animals

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Just sunshine