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Science
6th -
8thgrade
Animal Behaviors to Increase Successful Reproduction
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- 1. Multiple Choice
_______ is a behavioral process whereby adults of a species try to attract a mate
Courtship
Behavior
Growth
Defense
- 2. Multiple Choice
The process that produces offspring and passes on genetic information/traits is...
Mitosis
Meosis
Genetics
Reproduction
- 3. Multiple Choice
______ is a state of greatly reduced body activity in order to conserve food and energy within the body
Camouflage
Defense
Herding
Hibernation
- 4. Multiple Choice
______ is the movement of animals from one place to another, usually along the same route, and to find available food
Courtship
Behavior
Migration
Hibernation
- 5. Multiple Choice
Birds use a variety of methods for attracting a mate. Which is NOT a method birds would use to attract a mate?
Singing
Dancing
Bright feathers
Flying
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why do peacocks have very bright feathers?
To attract a mate
To blend in to their environment
To scare off predators
To mimic other animals
- 7. Multiple Choice
An ecosystem factor that influences living organisms
adaptations
environmental factors
genetic factors
growth
- 8. Multiple Choice
The process of becoming better suited for the environment in which you live is
genetics
adaptation
behavior
organism
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA bark, snort, growl, and hoot are all examples of what type of communicationnon-verbal communicationverbal communicationshort distance communicationaggressive communication
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species.submissionhibernationpheromonecourtship
- 11. Multiple Choice
Parents care for their offspring until the young animals are independent.
Mating
Cooperative Behavior
Courtship Behavior
Parental Care
- 12. Multiple Choice
Courtship behavior __________ the chances of successful reproduction.
decreases
increases
does not affect
- 13. Multiple Choice
The amount of water available is an example of a
Genetic factor
Environmental factor
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which characteristic of a chameleon my best allow it to survive in its environment?
It has scales to scare off predators
It breathes oxygen
It can climb trees
It can change its body color to blend in with its surroundings
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