Download Wildlife Investigations Pre-test

Wildlife Investigations Discovery Trunk
PRETEST
Name:
(Designed for grades 3 and above.)
1. The sharp, curved bill of this Red-tailed Hawk skull is adapted
for eating
.
A. Seeds
B. Meat
C. Insects
D. Plants
2. What is the proper term for when an animal has special coloration to
blend in with its environment?
A. Mimicry
B. Illusion
C. Disguise
D. Camouflage
3. When observing a mammal’s skull, which type of tooth indicates that the animal eats meat?
A. Canine
B. Incisor
C. Molar
D. Pre-molar
A
4. Which skull belongs to an herbivore and why?
A. (A) – It has sharp teeth for tearing up meat
B. (B) – It has flat teeth for grinding up plants
C. (A) – It has small teeth for tearing up plants
D. (B) – It has large teeth for chewing up meat
5. Of these three animals (mountain lion, raccoon, and beaver)
select the answer which correctly places them in order:
carnivore-herbivore-omnivore?
A. Mountain lion - raccoon – beaver
B
B. Beaver - raccoon - mountain lion
C. Mountain lion - beaver - raccoon
D. Raccoon - beaver - mountain lion
Wildlife Investigations