Living Things and Their Habitats: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Science

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They are made of non-living matter

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They reproduce

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They change size and shape

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They move

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a feature of living things?

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Not growing

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Moving

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Breathing

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Making babies

Question 3

Which of these is something that non-living things can do?

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Stay the same

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Grow

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Move

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React to their surroundings

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT essential for living things to survive?

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Metal

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Water

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Food

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Air

Question 5

What is a characteristic of living things?

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They can move

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They are made of metal

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They have a square shape

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They can think and reason

Question 6

What is a characteristic shared by all living things?

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Ability to reproduce

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Ability to move quickly

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Ability to solve complex problems

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Presence of green leaves

Question 7

What is NOT a sign that something is alive?

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It is made of wood or metal

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It can move on its own

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It can have babies

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It can sense things around it

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a feature of living things?

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They are made of non-living materials.

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They can move.

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They can breathe.

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They can think.

Question 9

Which of these is a sign that something is NOT alive?

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It is made of plastic.

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It can move.

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It is made of cells.

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It can respond to its surroundings.

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They are made of plastic.

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They can move.

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They can reproduce.

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They can breathe.

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They are made of metal

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They can move around

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They can make more of themselves

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They can grow and change

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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Starting a campfire

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Responding to their surroundings

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Reproducing to make more of their own kind

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Being made up of one or more cells

Question 13

What is a characteristic that all living things share?

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They can grow and change over time.

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They are made of rocks and minerals.

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They can talk and communicate with each other.

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They all have a specific color.

Question 14

What is a characteristic shared by all living things?

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They can make copies of themselves.

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They are made of non-living matter.

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They are always green in color.

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They never change.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They are made of non-living matter

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They move

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They reproduce

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They require energy

Question 16

What do all living things need to survive?

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Food

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Water

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Sunlight

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Sleep

Question 17

What is a characteristic shared by all living things?

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Made of cells

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Can fly

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Green in color

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Have a brain

Question 18

What is a characteristic of living things?

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They can move.

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They are made of metal.

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They don't need food to survive.

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They can't reproduce.

Question 19

What are the special features that all living things share?

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They can move, reproduce, respond to their surroundings, grow, and repair themselves.

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They can move and grow.

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They are made of wood, metal, or plastic.

Question 20

In a forest, which animal is most likely to be hunted by a fox?

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Rabbit

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Bear

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Eagle

Question 21

Where do living things, like animals and plants, find everything they need to survive, such as food, water, and shelter?

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In their habitat

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In their homes, like nests or dens

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Anywhere they can find it

Question 22

In a food chain, which living thing eats other living things to survive?

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Animal

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Plant

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Fungus

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Mushroom

Question 23

Which of these animals hunts and eats other animals?

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Fox

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Snake

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Rabbit

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a living thing?

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Rock

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Plant

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Dog

Question 25

Which adaptation helps animals survive in cold climates?

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Thick fur for warmth

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Webbed feet for swimming

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Camouflage skin for hiding

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Sharp claws for hunting

Question 26

Why might animals in a group show differences in some of their features?

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Their genes may be different.

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The environment doesn't affect how they look.

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All animals in a group look exactly the same.

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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Feel pain

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Grow and change over time

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Move around

Question 28

What is a key role that microorganisms play in the environment?

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Breaking down organic matter and helping nutrients cycle

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Living on or in other organisms and causing harm

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Making food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a living thing?

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Has a shadow

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Needs food

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Can move

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Responds to stimuli

Question 30

Imagine you're exploring the icy Arctic tundra. Which animal has special features that help it stay warm and survive in this cold environment?

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Polar bear with thick white fur and blubber

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Giraffe with a long neck for reaching leaves

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Chameleon that changes skin color to match surroundings

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Penguin with webbed feet for swimming

Question 31

Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?

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They can move on their own.

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They are made of plastic.

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They never change over time.

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They do not need food or water to survive.

Question 32

Why do all living things need energy?

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To carry out life processes like breathing and growing

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To move around

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To think and solve problems

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To change their shape and size

Question 33

What is a characteristic shared by all living things?

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They can reproduce.

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They can move.

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They are made of metal.

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They can think.

Question 34

Imagine you're in a chilly place. How does a thick fur coat help you stay warm?

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It traps warm air close to your body.

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It helps you hide in your surroundings.

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It makes swimming easier.

Question 35

Where do aquatic plants and animals live?

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Pond

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Forest

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Desert

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Grassland

Question 36

Which of these is a living thing?

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A tree

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A rock

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A car

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A cloud

Question 37

Which of these places would be the best home for a frog?

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A pond

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A tree

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A desert

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A field

Question 38

Which animal is most suited to living in a desert environment, where there is very little water?

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A camel

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A fish

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A bird

Question 39

How do camouflage and mimicry help living things stay safe in their homes?

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Camouflage and mimicry help living things hide from predators or look like other things to avoid being eaten.

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Camouflage and mimicry make living things stand out, making them easy to find by predators.

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Camouflage and mimicry give living things physical protection, like armor or sharp claws.

Question 40

Where would you most likely find a group of squirrels living?

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A forest with tall trees, lots of bushes, and plenty of nuts and seeds

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A pond with lots of water plants and insects

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A rocky beach with big waves and not many plants

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A field with grass, flowers, and insects

Question 41

Scientists believe life on Earth began in the ocean. Which of these is the best reason for this?

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The oldest fossils found are of sea creatures.

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The ocean is larger than the land.

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The ocean is warmer than the land.

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The ocean is saltier than the land.

Question 42

Living things are different from non-living things. Which of these is **not** a characteristic of living things?

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They are made of wood

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They can grow and develop.

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They can move on their own.

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They can make copies of themselves.

Question 43

Birds have wings to help them:

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Fly

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Swim

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Climb trees

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Dig burrows

Question 44

A group of living things of the same type living in the same area is called a:

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Population

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Community

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

Question 45

Which of these is a plant?

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Fox

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Snake

Question 46

What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead plants and animals.

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They make food for other animals.

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They eat other animals.

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They provide homes for other animals.

Question 47

Which of these is a place where fish and other water animals live?

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Ocean

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Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

Question 48

What do plants need to grow and survive?

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Sunlight, water, and nutrients

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Only sunlight

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Only water

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Only nutrients

Question 49

Desert plants have special features to help them survive in hot, dry places. Which of these features helps them save water?

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Thick, waxy leaves that stop water from escaping

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Large, webbed feet for swimming in water

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Brightly colored flowers to attract insects

Question 50

What does the 'carrying capacity' of a habitat tell us about?

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The maximum number of animals that can live there indefinitely

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The maximum number of animals that can live there for a short time

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The number of different types of animals that can live there

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The average lifespan of animals in the habitat

Question 51

What is the main reason why habitats are essential for the survival of different species in an ecosystem?

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To provide food, water, and shelter for organisms.

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To prevent overcrowding.

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To create a beautiful environment.

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To make the ecosystem more diverse.

Question 52

What is a unique ability that only living things possess?

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Grow and reproduce

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Change their shape

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Move from one place to another

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Make sounds

Question 53

What is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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They use non-living materials.

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They grow and change.

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They sense their surroundings.

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They reproduce.

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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Being made of metal

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Movement

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Reproduction

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Respiration

Question 55

What is the name of the process by which plants make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Eating

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Digestion

Question 56

Which of these animals is an herbivore?

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Cow

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Lion

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Snake

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Shark

Question 57

What is the term used to describe the relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is unaffected?

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Commensalism

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Mutualism

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Parasitism

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Competition

Question 58

Which of the following is a method of separating mixtures?

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Filtering

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Boiling

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Freezing

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Stirring

Question 59

Which of these is NOT an advantage of mimicry for living things?

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Helping plants grow

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Protection from predators

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Attracting prey

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Finding a mate

Question 60

How do plants create their own nourishment?

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By utilizing sunlight, air, and water

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By consuming other plants

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By absorbing nutrients from the soil

Question 61

How does technology help us learn more about living things and where they live?

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We can use microscopes to see tiny creatures up close.

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We can use GPS trackers to follow animals as they move around.

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We can use drones to record videos of animals in their natural homes.

Question 62

Which animal has unique adaptations that enable it to thrive in the freezing Arctic Ocean environment?

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Polar bear

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Lion

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Hummingbird

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Elephant

Question 63

How can we help protect animal habitats?

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Plant trees

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Use harmful chemicals

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Throw rubbish on the ground

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Waste water

Question 64

Which of these is **NOT** a habitat found on Earth?

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Spaceship

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean