KS3 Science biology Quiz on "Environment, food chains, variation and classification" (based on QCA 7C & 7D)

Which of the following means a omnivore? [7c-1]
1. animal that eats plants and animals
2. animal that eats animals only
3. animal that eats plants only
4. person that does not eat meat
Which of the following means a carnivore? [7c-2]
1. animal that eats plants and animals
2. animal that eats animals only
3. animal that eats plants only
4. person that does not eat meat
Which of the following means a herbivore? [7c-3]
1. animal that eats plants and animals
2. animal that eats animals only
3. animal that eats plants only
4. person that does not eat meat
Which of the following means a vegetarian? [7c-4]
1. animal that eats plants and animals
2. animal that eats animals only
3. animal that eats plants only
4. person that does not eat meat
Which of the following describes a habitat? [7c-5]
1. where a living thing lives
2. a single set of living things showing what eats what
3. a complex diagram with lots of connections of living things showing what eats what
4. the conditions where something lives
Which of the following describes a food chain? [7c-6]
1. where a living thing lives
2. a single set of living things showing what eats what
3. a complex diagram with lots of connections of living things showing what eats what
4. the conditions where something lives
Which of the following describes a food web? [7c-7]
1. where a living thing lives
2. a single set of living things showing what eats what
3. a complex diagram with lots of connections of living things showing what eats what
4. the conditions where something lives
Which of the following describes an environment? [7c-8]
1. where a living thing lives
2. a single set of living things showing what eats what
3. a complex diagram with lots of connections of living things showing what eats what
4. the conditions where something lives
Which of the following matches the descriptive word prey? [7c-9]
1. 'is hunted and killed for food'
2. 'hunts and kills another animal for food'
3. 'a living thing that does not make its own food'
4. 'living thing that makes its own food'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word predator? [7c-10]
1. 'is hunted and killed for food'
2. 'hunts and kills another animal for food'
3. 'a living thing that does not make its own food'
4. 'living thing that makes its own food'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word consumer? [7c-11]
1. 'is hunted and killed for food'
2. 'hunts and kills another animal for food'
3. 'a living thing that does not make its own food'
4. 'living thing that makes its own food'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word producer? [7c-12]
1. 'is hunted and killed for food'
2. 'hunts and kills another animal for food'
3. 'a living thing that does not make its own food'
4. 'living thing that makes its own food'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word migration? [7c-13]
1. 'mass movement of animals to new breeding or feeding grounds'
2. 'sleeping through a season such as winter'
3. 'the animal has a particular body feature that helps it survive in cold weather'
4. 'the plant or animal has a useful feature that helps it live in a particular habitat or environment'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word hibernation? [7c-14]
1. 'mass movement of animals to new breeding or feeding grounds'
2. 'sleeping through a season such as winter'
3. 'the animal has a particular body feature that helps it survive in cold weather'
4. 'the plant or animal has a useful feature that helps it live in a particular habitat or environment'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word insulation? [7c-15]
1. 'mass movement of animals to new breeding or feeding grounds'
2. 'sleeping through a season such as winter'
3. 'the animal has a particular body feature that helps it survive in cold weather'
4. 'the place where things live'
Which of the following matches the descriptive word adaptation? [7c-16]
1. 'mass movement of animals to new breeding or feeding grounds'
2. 'sleeping through a season such as winter'
3. 'the place where things live'
4. 'the plant or animal has a useful feature that helps it live in a particular habitat or environment'
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following is the producer? [7c-17]
1. green cabbage
2. white butterfly
3. blue-tit
4. kestrel-falcon
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following is the primary consumer? [7c-18]
1. green cabbage
2. white butterfly
3. blue-tit
4. kestrel-falcon
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following is the secondary consumer? [7c-19]
1. green cabbage
2. white butterfly
3. blue-tit
4. kestrel-falcon
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following is the tertiary consumer? [7c-20]
1. green cabbage
2. white butterfly
3. blue-tit
4. kestrel-falcon
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following is a herbivore? [7c-21]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following are carnivores? [7c-22]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following is the top carnivore? [7c-23]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following are prey? [7c-24]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following populations will tend to increase if a disease kills some blue-tits? [7c-25]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following are predators? [7c-26]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following animal populations will tend to increase if some chemical poison kills some kestrel birds in their habitat? [7c-27]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
The diagram above illustrates a single food chain (not to scale!)
Which of the following animals is most likely to be an omnivore? [7c-28]
1. butterfly insect only
2. blue-tit and kestrel birds
3. kestrel bird only
4. butterfly insect and blue-tit bird
5. blue-tit bird only
Which of the following food chains is in the wrong order? [7c-29]
1. fish ==> shrimps ==> seal ==> bear
2. leaves ==> catterpillar ==> robin ==> hawk
3. plant plankton ==> animal plankton ==> krill ==> whale
4. fruit bush ==> field mouse ==> owl ==> fox
Which of the following food chains is in the wrong order? [7c-30]
1. shrimps ==> fish ==> seal ==> bear
2. leaves ==> robin ==> catterpillar ==> hawk
3. plant plankton ==> animal plankton ==> krill ==> whale
4. fruit bush ==> field mouse ==> owl ==> fox
Which of the following food chains is in the wrong order? [7c-31]
1. shrimps ==> fish ==> seal ==> bear
2. leaves ==> catterpillar ==> robin ==> hawk
3. animal plankton ==> plant plankton ==> ==> whale ==> krill
4. fruit bush ==> field mouse ==> owl ==> fox
Which of the following food chains is in the wrong order? [7c-32]
1. shrimps ==> fish ==> seal ==> bear
2. leaves ==> catterpillar ==> robin ==> hawk
3. plant plankton ==> animal plankton ==> krill ==> whale
4. fruit bush ==> field mouse ==> fox ==> owl
Which of the following is always TRUE about links up a food chain? (from left to right) [7c-33]
1. energy is transferred
2. the numbers of individual plants or animals increases
3. the size of the individual plants or animals decreases
4. the total mass of the plants or animals increases
Which of the following is usually TRUE about links up a food chain? (from left to right) [7c-34]
1. energy cannot be transferred
2. the numbers of individual plants or animals decreases
3. the size of the individual plants or animals decreases
4. the total mass of the plants or animals increases
Which of the following is usually TRUE about links up a food chain? (from left to right) [7c-35]
1. energy cannot be transferred
2. the numbers of individual plants or animals increases
3. the size of the individual plants or animals increases
4. the total mass of the plants or animals increases
Which of the following is always TRUE about links up a food chain? (from left to right) [7c-36]
1. energy cannot be transferred
2. the numbers of individual plants or animals increases
3. the size of the individual plants or animals decreases
4. the total mass of the plants or animals decreases
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having thick fur to keep warm? [7c-37]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having low density bones to travel great distances? [7c-38]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having strong legs for moving fast? [7c-39]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having a streamlined body for fast movement? [7c-40]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by storing extra fat for hibernation? [7c-41]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having feathers for insulation? [7c-42]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having sharp claws to hold prey? [7c-43]
1. squirrel
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
Which of the following animals is adapted to survive by having gills for gas exchange? [7c-44]
1. bear
2. bird
3. cheetah
4. shark
If some particular river pollution kills many perch fish, which plant or animal populations are most likely to decrease in numbers? [7c-45]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
If the spring weather is warmer than usual and more tadpoles survive to grow into adults, which plants or animals are most likely to increase in population? [7c-46]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
If a large number of water beetles die from a particular disease, which plants or animals are most likely to decrease in numbers? [7c-47]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
If some particular river pollution kills many perch fish, which plants or animals are most likely to increase in numbers? [7c-48]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
Which of the following is/are the producer(s)? [7c-49]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
Which of the following make their own food? [7c-50]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
Different __(1)__ have different __(2)__ which support various living __(3)__. The distribution of plants and animals is affected by environmental __(4)__ such as light, temperature or availability of __(5)__.

Which missing word is (1)? [7c-51]
1. habitats
2. features
3. organisms
4. factors
5. nutrients
Different __(1)__ have different __(2)__ which support various living __(3)__. The distribution of plants and animals is affected by environmental __(4)__ such as light, temperature or availability of __(5)__.

Which missing word is (2)? [7c-52]
1. habitats
2. features
3. organisms
4. factors
5. nutrients
Different __(1)__ have different __(2)__ which support various living __(3)__. The distribution of plants and animals is affected by environmental __(4)__ such as light, temperature or availability of __(5)__.

Which missing word is (3)? [7c-53]
1. habitats
2. features
3. organisms
4. factors
5. nutrients
Different __(1)__ have different __(2)__ which support various living __(3)__. The distribution of plants and animals is affected by environmental __(4)__ such as light, temperature or availability of __(5)__.

Which missing word is (4)? [7c-54]
1. habitats
2. features
3. organisms
4. factors
5. nutrients
Different __(1)__ have different __(2)__ which support various living __(3)__. The distribution of plants and animals is affected by environmental __(4)__ such as light, temperature or availability of __(5)__.

Which missing word is (5)? [7c-55]
1. habitats
2. features
3. organisms
4. factors
5. nutrients
Animals have __(1)__ or features which have developed through evolution and are known as __(2)__. These help an animal to __(3)__ in its habitat. For example, sharp claws may help them catch __(4)__ or strong legs may give them speed to escape a __(5)__.

Which missing word is (1)? [7c-56]
1. characteristics
2. adaptations
3. survive
4. prey
5. predators
Animals have __(1)__ or features which have developed through evolution and are known as __(2)__. These help an animal to __(3)__ in its habitat. For example, sharp claws may help them catch __(4)__ or strong legs may give them speed to escape a __(5)__.

Which missing word is (2)? [7c-57]
1. characteristics
2. adaptations
3. survive
4. prey
5. predators
Animals have __(1)__ or features which have developed through evolution and are known as __(2)__. These help an animal to __(3)__ in its habitat. For example, sharp claws may help them catch __(4)__ or strong legs may give them speed to escape a __(5)__.

Which missing word is (3)? [7c-58]
1. characteristics
2. adaptations
3. survive
4. prey
5. predators
Animals have __(1)__ or features which have developed through evolution and are known as __(2)__. These help an animal to __(3)__ in its habitat. For example, sharp claws may help them catch __(4)__ or strong legs may give them speed to escape a __(5)__.

Which missing word is (4)? [7c-59]
1. characteristics
2. adaptations
3. survive
4. prey
5. predators
Animals have __(1)__ or features which have developed through evolution and are known as __(2)__. These help an animal to __(3)__ in its habitat. For example, sharp claws may help them catch __(4)__ or strong legs may give them speed to escape a __(5)__.

Which missing word is (5)? [7c-60]
1. characteristics
2. adaptations
3. survive
4. prey
5. predators
All the plants and __(1)__ in their __(2)__ are linked together in __(3)__. These are made up of many __(4)__ which start with __(5)__ and the arrows represent __(6)__.

Which is the missing word(s) (1)? [7c-61]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. food webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
All the plants and __(1)__ in their __(2)__ are linked together in __(3)__. These are made up of many __(4)__ which start with __(5)__ and the arrows represent __(6)__.

Which is the missing word(s) (2)? [7c-62]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. food webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
All the plants and __(1)__ in their __(2)__ are linked together in __(3)__. These are made up of many __(4)__ which start with __(5)__ and the arrows represent __(6)__.

Which is the missing word(s) (3)? [7c-63]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. ood webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
All the plants and __(1)__ in their __(2)__ are linked together in __(3)__. These are made up of many __(4)__ which start with __(5)__ and the arrows represent __(6)__.

Which is the missing word(s) (4)? [7c-64]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. food webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
All the plants and __(1)__ in their __(2)__ are linked together in __(3)__. These are made up of many __(4)__ which start with __(5)__ and the arrows represent __(6)__.

Which is the missing word(s) (5)? [7c-65]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. food webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
All the plants and __(1)__ in their __(2)__ are linked together in __(3)__. These are made up of many __(4)__ which start with __(5)__ and the arrows represent __(6)__.

Which is the missing word(s) (6)? [7c-66]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. food webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
If a large number of water beetles die from a particular disease, which plants or animals are most likely to increase in numbers? [7c-67]
1. tadpoles only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The bird pictures (1) to (6) are not to scale. All organisms have evolved to have features or 'adaptations' which help them survive in their habitat. Which of the following descriptions matches bird (1)? [7c-68]
1. It is quite a small bird with a fine beak for catching insects and is small enough to move rapidly from out of bushes or trees.
2. It has webbed feet, which it uses for walking on or swimming on the surface of water, it feeds on aquatic plants and small animals like water snails
3. It can fly fast with great skill and has sharp claws to catch prey and a sharp beak to tear up flesh.
4. It has a long reach with its neck and beak and hunts small fishes and frogs while standing patiently in water or perched by the water side.
5. It has a streamlined shape to swim fast under water to catch fish, and uses its tail for power and fins to steer.
6. It is a relatively small bird with has a short strong beak for crunching seeds and easily flies in and out of bushes.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The bird pictures (1) to (6) are not to scale. All organisms have evolved to have features or 'adaptations' which help them survive in their habitat. Which of the following descriptions matches bird (2)? [7c-69]
1. It is quite a small bird with a fine beak for catching insects and is small enough to move rapidly from out of bushes or trees.
2. It has webbed feet, which it uses for walking on land or swimming on the surface of water, it feeds on aquatic plants and small animals like water snails
3. It can fly fast with great skill and has sharp claws to catch prey and a sharp beak to tear up flesh.
4. It has a long reach with its neck and beak and hunts small fishes and frogs while standing patiently in water or perched by the water side.
5. It has a streamlined shape to swim fast under water to catch fish, and uses its tail for power and fins to steer.
6. It is a relatively small bird with has a short strong beak for crunching seeds and easily flies in and out of bushes.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The bird pictures (1) to (6) are not to scale. All organisms have evolved to have features or 'adaptations' which help them survive in their habitat. Which of the following descriptions matches bird (3)? [7c-70]
1. It is quite a small bird with a fine beak for catching insects and is small enough to move rapidly from out of bushes or trees.
2. It has webbed feet, which it uses for walking on land or swimming on the surface of water, it feeds on aquatic plants and small animals like water snails
3. It can fly fast with great skill and has sharp claws to catch prey and a sharp beak to tear up flesh.
4. It has a long reach with its neck and beak and hunts small fishes and frogs while standing patiently in water or perched by the water side.
5. It has a streamlined shape to swim fast under water to catch fish, and uses its tail for power and fins to steer.
6. It is a relatively small bird with has a short strong beak for crunching seeds and easily flies in and out of bushes.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The bird pictures (1) to (6) are not to scale. All organisms have evolved to have features or 'adaptations' which help them survive in their habitat. Which of the following descriptions matches bird (4)? [7c-71]
1. It is quite a small bird with a fine beak for catching insects and is small enough to move rapidly from out of bushes or trees.
2. It has webbed feet, which it uses for walking on land or swimming on the surface of water, it feeds on aquatic plants and small animals like water snails
3. It can fly fast with great skill and has sharp claws to catch prey and a sharp beak to tear up flesh.
4. It has a long reach with its neck and beak and hunts small fishes and frogs while standing patiently in water or perched by the water side.
5. It has a streamlined shape to swim fast under water to catch fish, and uses its tail for power and fins to steer.
6. It is a relatively small bird with has a short strong beak for crunching seeds and easily flies in and out of bushes.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The bird pictures (1) to (6) are not to scale. All organisms have evolved to have features or 'adaptations' which help them survive in their habitat. Which of the following descriptions matches bird (5)? [7c-72]
1. It is quite a small bird with a fine beak for catching insects and is small enough to move rapidly from out of bushes or trees.
2. It has webbed feet, which it uses for walking on land or swimming on the surface of water, it feeds on aquatic plants and small animals like water snails
3. It can fly fast with great skill and has sharp claws to catch prey and a sharp beak to tear up flesh.
4. It has a long reach with its neck and beak and hunts small fishes and frogs while standing patiently in water or perched by the water side.
5. It has a streamlined shape to swim fast under water to catch fish, and uses its tail for power and fins to steer.
6. It is a relatively small bird with has a short strong beak for crunching seeds and easily flies in and out of bushes.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
The bird pictures (1) to (6) are not to scale. All organisms have evolved to have features or 'adaptations' which help them survive in their habitat. Which of the following descriptions matches bird (6)? [7c-73]
1. It is quite a small bird with a fine beak for catching insects and is small enough to move rapidly from out of bushes or trees.
2. It has webbed feet, which it uses for walking on land or swimming on the surface of water, it feeds on aquatic plants and small animals like water snails
3. It can fly fast with great skill and has sharp claws to catch prey and a sharp beak to tear up flesh.
4. It has a long reach with its neck and beak and hunts small fishes and frogs while standing patiently in water or perched by the water side.
5. It has a streamlined shape to swim fast under water to catch fish, and uses its tail for power and fins to steer.
6. It is a relatively small bird with has a short strong beak for crunching seeds and easily flies in and out of bushes.
A fish has evolved many features to help it survive in its water environment. Which part of a fish moves it through water? [7c-74]
1. tail
2. fins
3. gills
4. scales
A fish has evolved many features to help it survive in its water environment. Which parts of a fish keeps it steady and upright when swimming? [7c-75]
1. tail
2. fins
3. gills
4. scales
A fish has evolved many features to help it survive in its water environment. Which part of a fish gets oxygen from the water? [7c-76]
1. tail
2. fins
3. gills
4. scales
A fish has evolved many features to help it survive in its water environment. Which part of a fish protects the body? [7c-77]
1. tail
2. fins
3. gills
4. scales
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a fish? [7d-1]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an amphibian? [7d-2]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a reptile? [7d-3]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a bird? [7d-4]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a mammal? [7d-5]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a salmon belong? [7d-6]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a frog belong? [7d-7]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a snake belong? [7d-8]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does an eagle belong? [7d-9]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a cow belong? [7d-10]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a herring belong? [7d-11]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a toad belong? [7d-12]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a lizard belong? [7d-13]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a penguin belong? [7d-14]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a mouse belong? [7d-15]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a shark belong? [7d-16]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a salamander belong? [7d-17]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a turtle belong? [7d-18]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a heron belong? [7d-19]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a whale belong? [7d-20]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(1)__? [7d-21]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(2)__? [7d-22]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(3)__? [7d-23]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(4)__? [7d-24]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(5)__? [7d-25]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, which must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(1)__? [7d-26]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(2)__? [7d-27]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(3)__? [7d-28]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(4)__? [7d-29]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(5)__? [7d-30]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a snail? [7d-31]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an ant? [7d-32]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a trout? [7d-33]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a seagull? [7d-34]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an earthworm? [7d-35]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a spider? [7d-36]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a newt? [7d-37]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a bat? [7d-38]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an octopus? [7d-39]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes woodlice? [7d-40]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a crocodile? [7d-41]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a porpoise? [7d-42]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your eye colour? [7d-43]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your face shape? [7d-44]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your hair length? [7d-45]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to you guessing the lottery numbers correctly? [7d-46]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your natural hair colour? [7d-47]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your height? [7d-48]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your finger nail length? [7d-49]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your chance of throwing a six on a dice? [7d-50]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to you being a male or female? [7d-51]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your body weight? [7d-52]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your shoe style? [7d-53]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your premium bond numbers winning a prize? [7d-54]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors

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