Living Things and Their Habitats: Interactive Quizzes for Year 6 Science

Question 1

What is a fundamental characteristic that all living organisms share?

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Made of cells

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Ability to breathe

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Have a brain

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Can move around

Question 2

Polar bears live in freezing environments. Which adaptation helps them stay warm in their icy habitat?

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Thick fur

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Bushy tail

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Webbed feet

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Sharp claws

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living things?

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Composition of non-living materials

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Growth and change

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Requirement for food

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Ability to reproduce

Question 4

What is NOT essential for all living things to survive?

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Sunlight

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Food

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Water

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Oxygen

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living things?

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Lack of organization

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Growth and development

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Reproduction

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Ability to move

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living plants?

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They can move from one place to another.

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They can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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They can grow and develop.

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They can reproduce and create new plants.

Question 7

Which of these is a special feature that only living things have?

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React to their surroundings

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Made of non-living materials

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Cannot make copies of themselves

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Never grow or change

Question 8

What is a common characteristic of all living organisms?

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They use energy to grow and function.

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They can move around.

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They can talk to each other.

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They have a brain and nerves.

Question 9

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

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It is made of metal.

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It grows and changes over time.

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It can make more of itself.

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It can move around on its own.

Question 10

What characteristic is found only in living things?

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Grow and change

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Made of chemicals

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Can move

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Take up space

Question 11

What is a characteristic shared by all living things?

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Reproduction

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Movement

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Food production

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Problem-solving

Question 12

What is a key difference between living and non-living things?

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Living things can reproduce.

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Living things are made of glass.

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Living things cannot move.

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Living things do not need energy.

Question 13

Which of the following 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 need air.

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They can grow and reproduce.

Question 14

What is a defining characteristic of living organisms?

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Ability to heal damaged cells

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Presence of chlorophyll

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Ability to move

Question 15

How can human activities negatively affect animal habitats?

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Destroying habitats

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Increasing biodiversity

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Improving air quality

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Reducing water pollution

Question 16

In a food chain, which animals are typically at the top and eat other animals?

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Lions

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Plants

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Rabbits

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Mushrooms

Question 17

What is a defining characteristic shared by all living organisms?

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Reproduction

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Plastic composition

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Ability to fly

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Green coloration

Question 18

What is the most accurate way to describe all living things?

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They all share certain basic features.

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They all look and act the same.

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They all live on land and breathe air.

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They all have just one cell.

Question 19

Imagine you're a polar bear in the Arctic. Which of these features would help you stay warm in the freezing cold?

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A thick, fluffy coat

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Lots of food in your tummy

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Running around to keep warm

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Swimming in the icy water

Question 20

In a food chain, which organism makes its own food using sunlight?

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Producer

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Herbivore

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Carnivore

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Decomposer

Question 21

Which of these is **not** a characteristic of living things?

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Made of non-living parts

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Reproduce

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Respond to their surroundings

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Grow and change

Question 22

What is a unique characteristic of living things?

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Can grow and reproduce

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Made of chemicals

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Have a nucleus

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React to touch

Question 23

What is a common characteristic of all living things?

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They need energy to survive.

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They can solve math problems.

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They have superpowers.

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They can sing songs.

Question 24

Which of these is a characteristic of non-living things?

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Made of non-living materials

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Ability to reproduce

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Can sense and respond to their environment

Question 25

Why do different habitats support different types of plants and animals?

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Because plants and animals have special features that help them live in certain habitats.

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Because all habitats have the same resources.

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Because different habitats have different food chains.

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Because organisms prefer to live where they have the least competition.

Question 26

How do plants create their own nourishment?

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Photosynthesis

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Eating

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Breathing

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Rotting

Question 27

Which of the following describes organisms that have adapted to specific habitats?

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Physical and behavioral traits that match their environment

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Physiological characteristics that match their environment

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The resources they consume in their environment

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The predators they face in their environment

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a sign of life?

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Not made of cells

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Growing

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Making more of themselves

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Reacting to their surroundings

Question 29

What is a key characteristic shared by all living things?

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Ability to reproduce

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Having a brain

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Living in groups

Question 30

What is the main goal of conservation efforts?

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Protecting animals and their habitats

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Saving only certain habitats

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Letting endangered species disappear

Question 31

How do human activities, such as deforestation, pollution, and the introduction of non-native species, contribute to habitat destruction and the loss of plant and animal life?

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By clearing forests for agriculture and development, introducing non-native species, and releasing pollutants into the environment.

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Only by hunting animals to extinction.

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Primarily through releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

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Mainly through overfishing and illegal wildlife trade.

Question 32

What are the benefits of biodiversity for ecosystems?

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Provides resources like food and water, and supports processes like pollination.

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Makes ecosystems more resilient to events like natural disasters or pollution.

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Reduces competition for resources between different species.

Question 33

What characteristic is exclusive to living organisms, setting them apart from non-living objects?

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Capacity to reproduce

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Possessing a specific shape and size

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Ability to move

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Composed of non-living materials

Question 34

How do plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food through photosynthesis?

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Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make oxygen and glucose.

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Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make oxygen and water.

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Plants use sunlight, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to make water and glucose.

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Plants use sunlight, water, and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and glucose.

Question 35

Arrange these classification categories from the most general to the most specific:

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

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Domain, Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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Species, Family, Genus, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

Question 36

Food chains and food webs illustrate the connections between organisms in an ecosystem. How do these connections demonstrate the flow of energy and nutrients through the ecosystem?

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Food chains and food webs demonstrate the interdependent relationships between organisms, highlighting how they rely on each other for energy and nutrients.

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Food chains and food webs show that energy and nutrients are only produced by plants.

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Food webs depict the hierarchical feeding relationships between organisms, but energy and nutrient flow is not considered.

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Energy is transferred from the sun to producers, but nutrients are not involved in this process.

Question 37

Plants in desert habitats have adaptations to help them survive. Which of these is an example of an adaptation in a desert plant?

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(A) Thin, waxy leaves

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(B) Extensive root system

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(C) Brightly colored flowers

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(D) Tall, slender stems

Question 38

In a healthy ecosystem, which type of organism is usually the first to produce its own food?

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Producers

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Decomposers

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Herbivores

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Carnivores

Question 39

What is the definition of an adaptation?

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A special feature that helps an animal survive in its environment

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A change in an animal's environment

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A type of behavior learned from parents

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A unique body part

Question 40

Which of the following shows a food chain?

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Grass -> Rabbit -> Fox

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Grass -> Rabbit -> Sun

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Fox -> Rabbit -> Grass

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Rabbit -> Grass -> Fox

Question 41

Which of these is a primary producer?

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Fox

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Bacteria

Question 42

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain shows one path of eating, while a food web shows many paths

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A food chain includes plants and animals, while a food web includes only animals

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A food chain is found on land, while a food web is found in water

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There is no difference between a food chain and a food web

Question 43

What type of animal is a lion?

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Carnivore

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Herbivore

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Omnivore

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Decomposer

Question 44

How could a housing development nearby affect a forest habitat?

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Less water for living things because people will use more

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More noise, making animals stay away

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More variety of plants and animals because of new habitats

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Better air quality because trees will be planted

Question 45

Which characteristic is unique to living organisms?

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Capacity to grow and reproduce

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Ability to move

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Presence of a brain

Question 46

Deserts are known for their extreme conditions. Which of the following is a defining feature of deserts?

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Extreme temperature changes

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Very high rainfall

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Lots of plants

Question 47

Why are adaptations crucial for living things in their habitats?

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They enable survival and reproduction in their environment.

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They aid in locating food and water.

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They facilitate communication with other organisms.

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They assist in movement from one location to another.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a living thing?

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A rock

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A tree

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A dog

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A mushroom

Question 49

What is the name of the process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Breathing

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Digestion

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Evaporation

Question 50

Which of the following animals eats only plants?

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Rabbit

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Lion

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Snake

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Owl

Question 51

What do the roots of a plant do?

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Take in water and nutrients from the soil

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Hold the plant upright

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Make food for the plant

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Protect the plant from animals

Question 52

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

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Biodiversity

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Population

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Habitat

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Environment

Question 53

Which of these is an example of how a bird has adapted to its environment?

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Feathers to keep it warm

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Sharp teeth for catching fish

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Webbed feet for swimming

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A long, sticky tongue for catching insects

Question 54

In a mutualistic relationship, what is the outcome for both organisms involved?

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Both organisms benefit

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One organism benefits, while the other is harmed

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One organism benefits, while the other is unaffected

Question 55

How are food chains and food webs linked?

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They show how living things depend on each other for food.

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Food chains are always simpler than food webs.

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Decomposers are not part of food chains or webs.

Question 56

How does habitat fragmentation affect the diversity of species in an area?

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Reduces the number of species

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Increases the number of species

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Makes species more resilient

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Improves ecosystem health

Question 57

What is the main job of decomposers in food webs?

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To break down dead plants and animals and put nutrients back into the environment

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To make food for other living things

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To get energy from the sun

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To eat other living things

Question 58

Which of the following is a living thing?

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A plant

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A rock

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A cloud

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A chair

Question 59

What is a fundamental characteristic of all living things?

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Ability to reproduce

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Ability to fly

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Composition of plastic

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Motion using wheels

Question 60

Which animal is best suited to survive in a desert, characterized by extreme heat and limited water?

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Camel

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Fish

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Polar bear

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Frog

Question 61

Why do plants typically shed their leaves during autumn?

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Conservation of water

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Protection against cold

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Attraction of pollinators

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Maximization of sunlight for branches

Question 62

Which sequence correctly represents the levels of classification, from most general to most specific?

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Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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Kingdom, Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum

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Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

Question 63

In a food chain, which organism is responsible for producing its own food from inorganic matter?

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Plant

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Mushroom

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Fox

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Rabbit

Question 64

Which of the following is a negative impact of human activities on habitats?

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Pollution and deforestation

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Enhanced soil fertility

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Stabilization of climate

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Increased biodiversity