Animals for Kindergarten: Learn About Different Types of Animals

Question 1

Baby mammals have a special body part that helps them grow and stay warm. What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Mammary glands

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Feathers

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Scales

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Fins

Question 2

Some animals can change their appearance to blend in with their surroundings. What is this called and how does it help them stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Camouflage; it helps them hide from predators.

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Mimicry; it helps them find food.

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Migration; it helps them find warmer weather.

Question 3

Animals' homes can affect how they look and act. Is this true or false?

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True

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False

Question 4

Scientists have a special way of organizing animals into groups. What is this called and how does it help us understand animals better?

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Animal classification

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Animal grouping

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Animal sorting

Question 5

Animals rely on each other to live. How do animals help each other and keep their surroundings healthy?

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Animals work together to help each other and their surroundings.

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Animals only think about themselves.

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Animals do not talk to each other.

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an animal?

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Cars

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Mammals

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Birds

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Reptiles

Question 7

Animals are grouped based on their similarities. What is the correct order from the broadest to the most specific level of classification?

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

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

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

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

Question 8

Animals change a little over time to better fit where they live. What's this called?

Accepted Answer

Natural selection

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Learning

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Changing their home

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Staying the same

Question 9

Which animal has a soft, thick coat of hair called fur?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Snake

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Frog

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Bird

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

Accepted Answer

Frog

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Egg

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Caterpillar

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Chrysalis

Question 11

Which animal might we not see in the future because there are not many of them left?

Accepted Answer

Elephant

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Dog

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Goldfish

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Spider

Question 12

How do animals talk to each other?

Accepted Answer

They make noises, like barking or chirping.

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They speak like people.

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They use hand signs.

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They write letters.

Question 13

Why do animals living in cold places often have thick fur or blubber?

Accepted Answer

To stay warm

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To hide from other animals

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To move faster in the snow

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To store food for winter

Question 14

How do people's actions affect where animals live?

Accepted Answer

We can build houses and roads in animal homes, making it hard for them to find food and shelter.

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We can't change where animals live.

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We can help animals by feeding them and taking care of them.

Question 15

Which animal can change its skin color to hide from enemies?

Accepted Answer

Chameleon

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Lion

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Eagle

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Fish

Question 16

How do animals communicate with each other? Give examples of different ways animals share messages.

Accepted Answer

Animals talk to each other in many different ways, like using body movements, sounds, and smells.

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Animals only talk to each other by making sounds, like barking or meowing.

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Animals don't talk to each other.

Question 17

How can we protect animals and keep them healthy?

Accepted Answer

Clean up trash and plant trees.

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Leave trash on the ground.

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Ignore animals that need help.

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Build houses and roads in animal homes.

Question 18

Which desert animal has a special body part that helps it survive in the hot sun?

Accepted Answer

A camel with a hump on its back

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A bear with thick fur

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A fish with gills

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A bird with colorful feathers

Question 19

How do animals have babies?

Accepted Answer

Laying eggs

Accepted Answer

Giving birth to live babies

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Carrying babies in a pouch

Question 20

How do lions communicate to each other when it's time to hunt?

Accepted Answer

Lions roar loudly.

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Lions bark loudly.

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Lions wiggle their ears.

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Lions tap their paws on the ground.

Question 21

Our planet is home to many different kinds of animals, from tiny ants to giant elephants. Why is it important to have all these different kinds of animals?

Accepted Answer

Because all these different animals help each other survive and keep our planet healthy.

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Because they make our planet look more colorful and interesting.

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Because we need animals to give us clothes and food.

Question 22

Scientists use different levels to group animals. Which level is the biggest group?

Accepted Answer

Kingdom

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Class

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Order

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Phylum

Question 23

What makes reptiles different from other animals? Think about their skin and how they have babies.

Accepted Answer

Reptiles have hard scales and lay eggs.

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Reptiles have soft, feathery skin and give birth to live babies like birds.

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Reptiles have slimy, smooth skin and give birth to live babies like frogs.

Question 24

Where do animals like lions and tigers make their homes?

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In the jungle

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In the ocean

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In the desert

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In the mountains

Question 25

In a field, rabbits eat grass, and foxes eat rabbits. If all the grass in the field disappeared, what would happen to the rabbits and the foxes?

Accepted Answer

The rabbits would leave the field, and the foxes would find other animals to eat.

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The rabbits would start eating foxes.

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The foxes would start eating grass.

Question 26

How do fish breathe under the water?

Accepted Answer

Through their gills

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Through their lungs

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Through their nose

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Through their skin

Question 27

Frogs can live in both water and on land. What special feature helps them survive in both places?

Accepted Answer

They can breathe through their skin.

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They have smooth, slippery skin.

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They have long, webbed feet.

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They can change their color to match their surroundings.

Question 28

A new animal came to the zoo! It has soft fur, four legs, and it barks. What kind of animal is it?

Accepted Answer

Dog

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Lion

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Snake

Question 29

Which furry animal gives birth to live babies?

Accepted Answer

Dog

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Fish

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Bird

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Snake

Question 30

Which body part do birds use to fly?

Accepted Answer

Wings

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Fins

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Legs

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Scales

Question 31

Which animals live in water and have gills for breathing?

Accepted Answer

Fish

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Frogs

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Lions

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Squirrels

Question 32

Which animals lay eggs with a hard outer shell?

Accepted Answer

Turtles

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Dogs

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Dolphins

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Butterflies

Question 33

Where do most animals make their home?

Accepted Answer

In their habitat

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In the desert

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In the forest

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In the ocean

Question 34

Which animal is NOT usually kept as a pet?

Accepted Answer

Lions

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Cats

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Dogs

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Hamsters

Question 35

What is the name for the group of animals that have a backbone?

Accepted Answer

Vertebrates

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Invertebrates

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Mammals

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Birds

Question 36

When it's hot outside, how can we help animals stay cool?

Accepted Answer

Put a bowl of water nearby

Accepted Answer

Bring them inside to a cooler place

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Cover them with a blanket

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Leave them alone, they'll be okay

Question 37

How do birds use their wings to move?

Accepted Answer

Fly in the air

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Swim in water

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Run on the ground

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Jump up high

Question 38

In a food chain, what happens to the energy that plants store in their leaves?

Accepted Answer

Animals eat the leaves, which gives them energy to move and grow.

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The energy is lost to the environment.

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The energy is stored in the ground.

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The energy is turned back into sunlight.

Question 39

How can we know how an animal is feeling?

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By watching their eyes and body language

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By listening to the sounds they make

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By making a guess

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By asking them

Question 40

Imagine you're in a very cold place. Which of these features would help an animal stay warm?

Accepted Answer

Lots of thick fur

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Feet with webbing

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Very long legs

Question 41

Which place is home to animals that can live in both water and on land?

Accepted Answer

Wetland

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Forest

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Ocean

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Desert

Question 42

Where do animals live, and how do their homes help them survive?

Accepted Answer

Animals' homes, like forests or oceans, affect what they eat, how they move, and even how they look.

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Animals live anywhere they want, and their homes don't matter.

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Animals' homes are only important for keeping them safe.

Question 43

What is the first thing scientists do when they want to learn more about animals?

Accepted Answer

Observe the animal

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Make a guess

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Do an experiment

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Draw a picture of the animal

Question 44

How do animals talk to each other?

Accepted Answer

They make sounds, move their bodies, and leave smells.

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They talk with their hands and mouths.

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They send secret messages with codes.

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They use phones and computers.

Question 45

How can we help animals stay alive and not disappear?

Accepted Answer

Let animals live in their own homes in nature

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Bring animals home from shelters

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Buy things made from animals

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Don't pay attention to animals

Question 46

Do some animals have fur and others have feathers?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 47

How can we show kindness to animals?

Accepted Answer

Be gentle and respectful

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Make loud noises around them

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Pull or hit them

Question 48

Which animals have feathers and can fly?

Accepted Answer

Birds

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Mammals

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Reptiles

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Amphibians

Question 49

Which animal goes from egg to worm to sleeping bag to insect?

Accepted Answer

Butterfly

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Dog

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Frog

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Fish

Question 50

Which animal has feathers and can fly?

Accepted Answer

Bird

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Cat

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Snake

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Fish

Question 51

Which animal has fur and gives birth to live babies?

Accepted Answer

Dog

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Bird

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Snake

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Fish

Question 52

What part of a bird's body helps it fly?

Accepted Answer

Wings

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Fins

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Gills

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Legs

Question 53

Which of these is a cold-blooded animal that has scales?

Accepted Answer

Lizard

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Frog

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Eagle

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Dolphin

Question 54

Which animal lives in the ocean and has gills to breathe?

Accepted Answer

Fish

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Cat

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Squirrel

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Pig

Question 55

Which animal has a very long neck?

Accepted Answer

Giraffe

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Elephant

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Lion

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Tiger

Question 56

Which animal is the fastest runner on land?

Accepted Answer

Cheetah

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Zebra

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Giraffe

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Antelope

Question 57

What is a baby bird called?

Accepted Answer

Chick

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Pup

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Cub

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Fawn

Question 58

Which animal lives in water and has scales on its body?

Accepted Answer

Fish

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Cat

Question 59

Polar bears live in the Arctic and use the ice to hunt and build homes for their babies. If the Earth gets warmer, what might happen to the polar bears?

Accepted Answer

They might need to move to new places with ice.

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They will find more places to build their homes.

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They will learn to live in warmer waters.

Question 60

Which of these is a furry animal that likes to meow?

Accepted Answer

Cat

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Eagle

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Snake

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Fish

Question 61

What do we call the soft, fluffy feathers that cover a bird's body?

Accepted Answer

Feathers

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Fur

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Scales

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Skin

Question 62

Which of these animals can swim in the water, like in a pond or a lake?

Accepted Answer

Goldfish

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Dog

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Parrot

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Monkey

Question 63

Where do frogs and toads like to lay their eggs?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Nests

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Holes

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Trees

Question 64

Which animal has a long, hard bone that goes all the way down its back?

Accepted Answer

Lizard

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Jellyfish

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Worm

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Crab