Habitats Around the World: Interactive Quizzes for Year 1 Science

Question 1

What makes a desert different from other habitats?

Accepted Answer

Very little rain

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Lots of trees

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Lots of snow

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Big rivers

Question 2

Which part of the ocean is very deep?

Accepted Answer

The middle of the ocean

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The beach

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Close to the land

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Where the waves break

Question 3

What do green plants need to make food?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight, water, air

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Water, oxygen, soil

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Sunlight, soil, nutrients

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Oxygen, heat, nutrients

Question 4

Which animal is well-suited to live in very cold places?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

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Elephant

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Lion

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Giraffe

Question 5

What do we call a group of mountains?

Accepted Answer

Ridge

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Valley

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Plateau

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Canyon

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

Accepted Answer

A thunderstorm

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Fluffy white clouds

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Dark rain clouds

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Thin wispy clouds

Question 7

What makes things fall to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magic

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Wind

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The sun

Question 8

Which part of a plant helps it stand up?

Accepted Answer

Stem

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Leaf

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Flower

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Root

Question 9

Which animal makes its home in a forest?

Accepted Answer

Squirrel

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Shark

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Penguin

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Giraffe

Question 10

What do we call the habitat where there are many tall trees and lots of plants?

Accepted Answer

Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 11

Which of these plants would you find growing in a grassland?

Accepted Answer

Grass

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Palm tree

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Cactus

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Seaweed

Question 12

What do we call the habitat where there is a lot of water, fish, and other sea creatures?

Accepted Answer

Ocean

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Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

Question 13

Which of these animals is well-suited to living in the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Seal

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Lion

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Giraffe

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Elephant

Question 14

What do you call an animal that hunts other animals for food?

Accepted Answer

Predator

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Prey

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Herbivore

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Omnivore

Question 15

Which habitat do you think is generally the warmest?

Accepted Answer

Desert

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Forest

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Grassland

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Ocean

Question 16

What is the name of the layer of air that surrounds our planet?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 17

Which of the following is a natural resource that can renew itself?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 18

What is the special process that plants use to make their own food using sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Evaporation

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a type of habitat where living things can be found?

Accepted Answer

Classroom

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Forest

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Grassland

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Ocean

Question 20

Plants in a forest habitat need less sunlight than in other places because:

Accepted Answer

There are many tall trees that block the sunlight

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They have grown very tall to reach the sunlight

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The air in the forest is thick with smoke

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There is always lots of rain in the forest

Question 21

Which animal would you expect to find in a grassland habitat?

Accepted Answer

Rabbit

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Shark

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Dolphin

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Penguin

Question 22

Where can you find coral reefs?

Accepted Answer

Under the sea

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In the jungle

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In a meadow

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In the mountains

Question 23

Grassland animals often dig burrows to:

Accepted Answer

Hide from predators

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Find food

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Keep cool in the sun

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Store water

Question 24

Which of these plants has features that help it survive in a desert habitat?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Tulip

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Sunflower

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Rose

Question 25

How are forests different from grasslands?

Accepted Answer

Forests have more trees, while grasslands have more grass

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Grasslands have more water than forests

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Forests are warmer than grasslands

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Grasslands have more animals than forests

Question 26

What is a food chain?

Accepted Answer

A line of animals that eat each other

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A group of animals that live together

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A cycle of water in the environment

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A way of sorting animals into groups

Question 27

Which of these is the beginning of a food chain?

Accepted Answer

Grass

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Lion

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Zebra

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Hyena

Question 28

Decomposers in a habitat are important because they:

Accepted Answer

Break down dead plants and animals

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Provide food for other animals

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Create new plants

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Help to clean the air

Question 29

Which animal is most likely to live in a forest?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Whale

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Dolphin

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Penguin

Question 30

What do plants need to grow healthy and strong?

Accepted Answer

Water and sunlight

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Salt and sand

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Rocks and soil

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Wind and rain

Question 31

Which animal eats meat?

Accepted Answer

Tiger

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Cow

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Rabbit

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Parrot

Question 32

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 33

What is found in a grassland?

Accepted Answer

Short grass

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Tall trees

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Large bodies of water

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Rocky mountains

Question 34

How do animals hide from their enemies?

Accepted Answer

By using their colour and patterns to look like their surroundings

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By running fast and jumping high

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By being big and strong

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By being very smart and clever

Question 35

Which animal lives in the water?

Accepted Answer

Fish

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Dog

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Cat

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Bird

Question 36

What is this called: Grass -> Rabbit -> Fox -> Owl

Accepted Answer

A food chain

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A food web

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A life cycle

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An ecosystem

Question 37

What is the area of gases that surround our planet called?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 38

Where do animals and plants make their homes?

Accepted Answer

Habitats

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Houses

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Schools

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Zoos

Question 39

Which of these is a habitat?

Accepted Answer

Forest

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Classroom

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Playground

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Toy shop

Question 40

Which animal lives in a forest?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Dolphin

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Penguin

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Shark

Question 41

Why do animals need different habitats?

Accepted Answer

To find food and shelter

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To play and have fun

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To learn new things

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To make new friends

Question 42

What is special about a grassland habitat?

Accepted Answer

It has short grass

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It has tall trees

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It has deep water

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It has rocky mountains

Question 43

What is the biggest ocean on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 44

Which animal is a mammal?

Accepted Answer

Dolphin

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Shark

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Penguin

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Jellyfish

Question 45

Which of these is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Oil

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Gas

Question 46

Which of these materials can conduct electricity?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 47

What is a desert like?

Accepted Answer

Very little water and hot

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Lots of trees and tall grass

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Very cold and lots of snow

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Lots of green plants

Question 48

Who helps to break down dead plants and animals in a grassland, so the nutrients can go back into the soil?

Accepted Answer

Decomposers

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Predators

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Producers

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There are no decomposers in a grassland

Question 49

Which animal lives in a forest habitat?

Accepted Answer

Squirrel

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Dolphin (lives in ocean habitat)

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Penguin (lives in polar habitat)

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Shark (lives in ocean habitat)

Question 50

What do plants need to grow in a grassland habitat?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight, water, and soil

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Rocks and sand (not sufficient for plant growth)

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Shade and water (not typical conditions in grasslands)

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Sunlight and saltwater (needed in ocean habitat)

Question 51

What is the main difference between a forest and a grassland habitat?

Accepted Answer

The type of plants that grow there

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The amount of sunlight (both habitats typically receive ample sunlight)

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The temperature (can be similar in both habitats)

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The amount of water (can vary in both habitats)

Question 52

What is one reason why it is important to protect different habitats?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the survival of plants and animals

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To prevent climate change (while important, it is not the sole reason for protecting habitats)

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To make new homes for people (not a primary reason for protecting habitats)

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Cold temperatures

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Tall trees (characteristic of rainforests)

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Diverse wildlife (characteristic of rainforests)

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Lots of rainfall (characteristic of rainforests)

Question 54

What do polar bears need to survive in their habitat?

Accepted Answer

Thick fur and blubber

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Sharp claws and teeth (adaptations for hunting, not specific to polar bear survival)

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Webbed feet and gills (adaptations for aquatic environments)

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Scales and a tail (adaptations for reptiles)

Question 55

Which of the following is a human impact on habitats?

Accepted Answer

Pollution

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Sunlight (unaffected by human activities)

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Rainfall (a natural occurrence)

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Temperature (can be influenced by human activities but is not a direct impact)

Question 56

What can we do to help protect different habitats?

Accepted Answer

Reduce waste and recycle

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Cut down trees (damaging to habitats)

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Pollute the environment (opposite of what we should do)

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Build more houses (can lead to habitat destruction)