Tiere auf Englisch lernen: Quiz für Klasse 6 Gesamtschule

Question 1

What is the scientific name for the common housecat?

Accepted Answer

Felis catus

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Equus caballus

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Sus scrofa domesticus

Question 2

What are some negative consequences of keeping elephants in captivity?

Accepted Answer

Shorter lifespans

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Isolation from their herds

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Health problems

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More babies

Question 3

How do the polar bear's thick fur and webbed feet help it survive in the Arctic?

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They keep it warm and help it move on ice and snow.

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They help it hunt seals.

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They help it camouflage itself.

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They help it attract mates.

Question 4

What is an endangered species, and why is it important to protect them?

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Animals that are at risk of disappearing forever

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Animals that are extinct

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Animals that are protected by law

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Animals that are no longer found in the wild

Question 5

Which of these actions helps protect animal habitats?

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Sustainable farming practices

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Deforestation

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Pollution

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Climate change

Question 6

Which animal is a herbivore?

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Cow

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Lion

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Snake

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Eagle

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a sign of animal intelligence?

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Behaving randomly

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Using tools

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Communicating with gestures

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Learning from mistakes

Question 8

How do animals communicate with each other?

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Animals use sounds, gestures, and scents to communicate.

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Animals only use sounds to communicate.

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Animals only use gestures to communicate.

Question 9

How do animals NOT communicate with each other?

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Reading and writing

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Making sounds

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Using body language

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Releasing chemicals

Question 10

How do human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overfishing impact animal populations? Discuss the specific effects of habitat loss and fragmentation on animal survival and biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

Habitat loss and fragmentation can lead to decreased genetic diversity, increased vulnerability to predators, and reduced access to food and water for animal populations.

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Human activities primarily benefit animal populations by providing new food and shelter sources.

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Overfishing has minimal impact on marine ecosystems as fish populations can rapidly recover from depletion.

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Pollution has no direct consequences for animal populations.

Question 11

How do animals adapt to survive in different environments? Explain how animals living in deserts and polar regions have evolved unique features and behaviors to thrive in their respective habitats.

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Desert animals have evolved specialized kidneys to conserve water and reduced water loss through their skin.

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Polar animals have developed thick fur and layers of blubber to protect themselves from the extreme cold.

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Rainforest animals have not developed webbed feet to navigate water sources.

Question 12

What would happen to the kelp forests if all the sea otters in the ecosystem vanished?

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The sea urchin population would increase, causing the kelp forests to shrink.

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The kelp forests would grow taller and thicker.

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The fish population would increase due to more sea urchins to eat.

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The ecosystem would remain stable as other animals replace the sea otters.

Question 13

Elephants have large, floppy ears. How do these ears help elephants survive in hot climates like the African savanna?

Accepted Answer

The large ears help elephants cool down by increasing the surface area for heat to escape.

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Elephants' ears help them hear predators from far away, keeping them safe.

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The large ears give elephants a wider view of their surroundings, helping them avoid danger.

Question 14

Which term describes species that have a significant impact on their environment despite their small population size?

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Keystone species

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Indicator species

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Apex predator

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Endemic species

Question 15

How does pollution negatively impact animals and ecosystems?

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Reduces food and water availability

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Damages animal habitats

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Disrupts ecosystem balance

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Has no harmful effects

Question 16

Zoos and aquariums keep animals in captivity. What are the possible benefits and ethical concerns of this practice?

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Zoos and aquariums provide safe and protected environments for animals.

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Animals in captivity may suffer from unnatural behaviors and restricted movement.

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Captivity can contribute to the preservation of endangered species.

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Zoos and aquariums are primarily entertainment venues.

Question 17

How do animals and plants rely on each other in a healthy ecosystem?

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Animals eat plants for food, while plants provide shelter for animals.

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Plants need animals to pollinate them, while animals need plants for food.

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Animals compete with plants for resources like water and sunlight.

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Animals and plants have no relationship with each other in an ecosystem.

Question 18

How does camouflage help animals survive? Give examples of how different animals use camouflage to avoid predators and catch prey.

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Camouflage helps animals hide from predators and catch prey by blending into their surroundings.

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Camouflage is only useful in snowy environments.

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Camouflage is not an important adaptation for animals.

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Only predators use camouflage to catch prey.

Question 19

Which animal group typically has many babies, a short pregnancy, and doesn't take care of their young after birth?

Accepted Answer

Mice

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Elephants

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Lions

Question 20

What is a defining characteristic of mammals?

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Being warm-blooded

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Laying eggs

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Being cold-blooded

Question 21

How has animal cognition research expanded our knowledge of animals? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Animal cognition research has revealed that animals can experience a range of emotions and have complex cognitive abilities.

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Animal cognition research has shown that animals have limited cognitive abilities.

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Animal cognition research is only relevant to understanding human behavior.

Question 22

Invasive species can harm native ecosystems. How do they do this, and what can we do to lessen their negative effects?

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Invasive species compete with native species for resources, spread diseases, and change habitats.

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Native species can easily adjust to invasive species.

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Invasive species don't affect biodiversity.

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There are no good ways to manage invasive species.

Question 23

Welches der folgenden Tiere ist kein Säugetier?

Accepted Answer

Vogel

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Hund

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Katze

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Wal

Question 24

Wie nennt man eine Gruppe von Löwen?

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Rudel

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Meute

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Herde

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Schwarm

Question 25

Welches ist das größte Landtier?

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Elefant

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Giraffe

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Nashorn

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Nilpferd

Question 26

Welches Tier hat den längsten Hals?

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Giraffe

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Elefant

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Strauß

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Känguru

Question 27

Was ist die Hauptnahrungsquelle für fleischfressende Tiere?

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Fleisch

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Pflanzen

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Insekten

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Früchte

Question 28

Wie nennt man ein Känguru-Baby?

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Joey

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Jungtier

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Welpe

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Kätzchen

Question 29

Which of these examples shows an animal using problem-solving skills?

Accepted Answer

A bird constructing a nest to protect its young.

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A dog obeying commands to sit.

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A fish swimming with a group of other fish.

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A cat grooming itself.

Question 30

Which of these actions is an ethical consideration for ensuring the well-being of animals in captivity?

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Giving them enough space and things to do

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Letting them spend time with other animals of their kind

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Feeding them what they would eat in the wild and taking care of their health

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Letting visitors touch and play with them whenever they want

Question 31

How do animals talk to each other?

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With sounds

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With body language

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With smells

Question 32

Which perspective on animal rights is different from the others?

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Humans have the right to use animals for food, clothing, and entertainment.

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Animals should be treated well because they can feel pain and suffer.

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Animals should be free to live their own lives without human interference.

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Animals should be treated with respect and compassion.

Question 33

What is the term for a baby bird?

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Chick

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Cub

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Puppy

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Kitten

Question 34

Which animal has webbed feet and is known for swimming?

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Duck

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Tiger

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Lion

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Cat

Question 35

Where do lions live?

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Savanna

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Forest

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Ocean

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Desert

Question 36

Which of these animals eats both plants and animals?

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Bear

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Cow

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Eagle

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Snake

Question 37

What is the correct plural form of 'mouse'?

Accepted Answer

Mice

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Mouses

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Mices

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Mouse

Question 38

Which animal makes a loud roaring sound?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Elephant

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Giraffe

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Zebra

Question 39

What do we call a group of wolves?

Accepted Answer

Pack

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Herd

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Flock

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Colony

Question 40

Which animal has a strong sense of smell?

Accepted Answer

Dog

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Cat

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Horse

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Bird

Question 41

Keystone species play a vital role in ecosystems. Which of the following best describes their function?

Accepted Answer

They have a disproportionately large impact on their ecosystem relative to their numbers.

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They are the most abundant species in an ecosystem.

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They are always the top predators in the food chain.

Question 42

How has the domestication of animals shaped the evolution of humans and animals?

Accepted Answer

Animal domestication has led to the development of new breeds with specialized traits.

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Domestication has had no significant impact on animal evolution.

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Human civilization has developed independently of animal domestication.

Question 43

Which animal is considered a mammal?

Accepted Answer

Cat

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Bird

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Snake

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Fish

Question 44

What is the opposite of 'domesticated' in relation to animals?

Accepted Answer

Wild

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Tame

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Friendly

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Aggressive

Question 45

Which of these animals is a carnivore?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Cow

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Rabbit

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Horse

Question 46

What is the plural form of 'mouse' in English?

Accepted Answer

Mice

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Mooses

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Mouses

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Mices

Question 47

Which animal lays eggs?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Dog

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Elephant

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Dolphin

Question 48

What is the name of a young cow called?

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Calf

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Cub

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Fawn

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Joey

Question 49

Which animal is capable of flying?

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Eagle

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Lion

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Horse

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Fish

Question 50

What is the scientific name for a lion?

Accepted Answer

Panthera leo

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Canis lupus

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Ursus arctos

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Felis catus

Question 51

What can make it tricky to use classification systems for studying animals?

Accepted Answer

Classification systems can sometimes be based on opinions and change as we learn more.

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Classification systems can be too hard for students to understand.

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Classification systems are always perfect and never change.

Question 52

Which animal has special adaptations that allow it to survive in both extremely hot and extremely cold deserts?

Accepted Answer

Camel

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Lion

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Polar bear

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Dolphin

Question 53

How can we make sure that people can enjoy seeing animals while also keeping the animals safe?

Accepted Answer

Make rules about when and how people can see animals

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Let people see animals whenever they want

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Don't let people see animals at all

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Don't care about the animals

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a result of species extinction?

Accepted Answer

Increased population growth

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Loss of biodiversity

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Disruption of food chains

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Degradation of ecosystems

Question 55

Which animal is not a mammal?

Accepted Answer

Snake

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Elephant

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Dolphin

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Bat

Question 56

What is an advantage of classifying animals into groups based on their characteristics?

Accepted Answer

It helps us compare and contrast different animals.

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It helps us organize our knowledge about animals.

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It has no real benefit.

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It helps us track individual animals.

Question 57

Animal research has led to important medical breakthroughs. Should we continue animal research, even if it raises concerns about animal welfare?

Accepted Answer

The decision should consider the specific research and its potential benefits versus the impact on animal welfare.

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Yes, the advantages of animal research outweigh the ethical concerns.

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No, we should always prioritize animal welfare and stop using animals in research.

Question 58

How do some animals communicate by releasing special substances into the air or water?

Accepted Answer

Chemical signaling

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Body language

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Vocal communication

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Touch communication

Question 59

In der Biologie werden Säugetiere wie eingeteilt?

Accepted Answer

Säuger

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Fische

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Reptilien

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Vögel

Question 60

Wie heißt "cat" auf Deutsch?

Accepted Answer

Katze

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Hund

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Maus

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Vogel

Question 61

Welche der folgenden Eigenschaften trifft NICHT auf Vögel zu?

Accepted Answer

Scharfe Krallen

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Federn

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Eier

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Hohle Knochen

Question 62

In welcher Art von Lebensraum leben die meisten Fische?

Accepted Answer

Wasser

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Wald

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Wüste

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Grasland

Question 63

Was ist das Gegenteil von "Pflanzenfresser"?

Accepted Answer

Fleischfresser

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Allesfresser

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Insektenfresser

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Fischfresser

Question 64

Welches dieser Tiere kann seine Farbe ändern, um sich seiner Umgebung anzupassen?

Accepted Answer

Chamäleon

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Zebra

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Tiger

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Giraffe