Animal Homes and Habitats
Explore forests, oceans, deserts, and farms. Discover where animals live and how their homes help them.
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1. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Where do wild dolphins live?
- In the ocean
- In a forest
- On a farm
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- In the ocean
Dolphins live in water, but they come to the surface to breathe air.
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2. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which animal is often kept on a farm for its eggs?
- A sheep
- A chicken
- A horse
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- A chicken
Female chickens are called hens. Farmers often give them nest boxes for their eggs.
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3. 正しい答えを選んでください。
A squirrel lives in a place with many trees. Which habitat is this?
- An ocean
- A desert
- A forest
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- A forest
Forest trees give squirrels food, such as nuts, and places to rest.
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4. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which animal can live in a hot, dry desert?
- A polar bear
- A camel
- A penguin
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- A camel
A camel's wide feet help it walk on soft desert sand.
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5. 空欄を埋めてください。
Most fish live in ___ and use their gills to breathe.
- water
- air
- soil
Think about where most fish spend their whole lives.
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Most fish live in water and use their gills to breathe.
Gills take oxygen from the water around a fish.
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6. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which part of a forest gives many birds a place to build nests above the ground?
- Wet soil
- Fallen leaves
- Tree branches
Think about which part is high up.
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- Tree branches
Branches can hold a nest. Leaves around it can help hide the eggs and young birds.
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7. 空欄を埋めてください。
A sheep's thick wool helps it stay ___ in cold weather.
- wet
- warm
- cool
Think about why people wear thick coats in winter.
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A sheep's thick wool helps it stay warm in cold weather.
Wool holds air close to a sheep's body and helps keep its body heat inside.
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8. 正しい答えを選んでください。
How do a duck's wide feet help it in a pond?
- They help it hold tree branches.
- They help it dig deep holes.
- They help it push through water.
Think about how a duck moves while swimming.
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- They help it push through water.
The skin between a duck's toes makes its feet good for swimming.
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9. 正しい答えを選んでください。
What does a camel store in its hump?
- Water
- Fat
- Air
Its body can use this when food is hard to find.
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- Fat
The fat gives the camel energy. Its hump is not a water tank.
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10. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Why do many small desert animals look for food at night instead of during the day?
- The air is cooler.
- The sun is brighter.
- The sand is hotter.
Think about the change in temperature after sunset.
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- The air is cooler.
Some desert animals rest in holes during the day to avoid the heat.
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11. 正しい答えを選んでください。
A sea turtle comes onto a beach to lay eggs. Where does it usually put them?
- In a pool of ocean water
- On top of a large rock
- In a hole in the sand
The turtle digs before it lays its eggs.
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- In a hole in the sand
The turtle covers its eggs with sand. Later, the young turtles dig their way out.
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12. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Some insects live under a fallen tree in a forest. How does the wood help them?
- It keeps them high above the ground.
- It gives them a dark place to hide.
- It gives them open space to fly.
Think about the space between the wood and the ground.
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- It gives them a dark place to hide.
Old wood can also stay wet underneath, which helps some small animals avoid drying out.
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13. 正しい答えを選んでください。
It starts raining on a farm. Where should young chicks go to stay dry?
- Inside a shelter with a roof
- Into an open grassy field
- Beside a pond with no cover
Think about what stops rain from reaching them.
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- Inside a shelter with a roof
Young chicks can get cold easily. A dry shelter helps protect them.
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14. 正しい答えを選んでください。
The ocean water moves away from the beach. A crab stays in a small pool between rocks. Why is this pool useful?
- It turns salt water into fresh water.
- It keeps the crab far from the ocean.
- It holds water until the ocean comes back.
Think about what is left between the rocks.
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- It holds water until the ocean comes back.
These pools give small sea animals a wet place to stay while the ocean water is low.
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15. 正しい答えを選んでください。
A pond has young tadpoles. What is most likely to happen if the pond dries up?
- The tadpoles will become adult frogs right away.
- The tadpoles will not survive there.
- The tadpoles will live in dry soil.
Young tadpoles are not ready to live on land.
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- The tadpoles will not survive there.
Tadpoles need time to grow into frogs. During this change, they grow legs and develop lungs.