KS3 biology Quiz Variation, classification, Ecology: environment, food chains

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 set of living things showing a sequence of 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 set of living things showing a sequence of 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 set of living things showing a sequence of 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 ==> caterpillar ==> 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 ==> caterpillar ==> 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 ==> caterpillar ==> 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 ==> caterpillar ==> robin ==> hawk
3. plant plankton ==> animal plankton ==> krill ==> whale
4. fruit bush ==> field mouse ==> fox ==> owl
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
If some particular river pollution kills many perch fish, which plant or animal populations are most likely to initially decrease in numbers as well? [7c-45]
1. otters only
2. water beetles and otters only
3. tadpoles and otters only
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
If the spring weather is warmer than usual and more tadpoles survive to grow into adults, which plants or animals are most likely to initially increase in population? [7c-46]
1. otters only
2. water beetles, perch and otters
3. perch and otters only
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
If a large number of water beetles die from a particular disease, which plants or animals are most likely to initially decrease in numbers? [7c-47]
1. otters only
2. perch and tadpoles only
3. perch and otters only
4. perch only
5. pond weed only
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
If some particular river pollution kills many perch fish, which plants or animals are most likely to initially increase in numbers? [7c-48]
1. otters only
2. water beetles and otters only
3. tadpoles only
4. water beetles only
5. pond weed only
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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)__.

Choose from: factors, features, habitats, nutrients, organisms
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: factors, features, habitats, nutrients, organisms
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: factors, features, habitats, nutrients, organisms
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: factors, features, habitats, nutrients, organisms
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: factors, features, habitats, nutrients, organisms
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: adaptations, characteristics, predator, prey, survive
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: adaptations, characteristics, predator, prey, survive
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: adaptations, characteristics, predator, prey, survive
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: adaptations, characteristics, predator, prey, survive
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: adaptations, characteristics, predator, prey, survive
Which word is missing from (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)__.

Choose from: animals, energy transfers, food chains, food webs, habitats, plants
Which word/words are missing from (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)__.

Choose from: animals, energy transfers, food chains, food webs, habitats, plants
Which word/words are missing from (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)__.

Choose from: animals, energy transfers, food chains, food webs, habitats, plants
Which word/words are missing from (3)? [7c-63]
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)__.

Choose from: animals, energy transfers, food chains, food webs, habitats, plants
Which word/words are missing from (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)__.

Choose from: animals, energy transfers, food chains, food webs, habitats, plants
Which word/words are missing from (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)__.

Choose from: animals, energy transfers, food chains, food webs, habitats, plants
Which word/words are missing from (6)? [7c-66]
1. animals
2. habitats
3. food webs
4. food chains
5. plants
6. energy transfers
Food chain: pond weed ==> tadpole ==> water beetle ==> perch ==> otter (perch will also eat tadpoles)
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. perch and otters only
3. perch and tadpoles only
4. perch 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 propels it through water? [7c-74]
1. tail or caudal tail fin
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 or caudal tail fin
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 or caudal tail fin
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 or caudal tail fin
2. fins
3. gills
4. scales
The diagram shows possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain.
Which section represents the producer? [8d-1]
1. section u
2. section v
3. section w
4. section x
The diagram shows possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain.
Which section represents the primary consumer? [8d-2]
1. section u
2. section v
3. section w
4. section x
The diagram shows possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain.
Which section represents the secondary consumer? [8d-3]
1. section u
2. section v
3. section w
4. section x
The diagram shows possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain.
Which section represents the tertiary consumer? [8d-4]
1. section u
2. section v
3. section w
4. section x
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are all producers? [8d-5]
1. algae, plankton and seaweed
2. crab, herring, limpet and mussel
3. crab, dolphin, seagull, seal and starfish
4. dolphin, eskimo and seagull
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are all primary consumers? [8d-6]
1. algae, plankton and seaweed
2. crab, herring, limpet and mussel
3. crab, dolphin, seagull, seal and starfish
4. eskimo, seal and seagull
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are all secondary consumers? [8d-7]
1. algae, plankton and seaweed
2. crab, herring, limpet and mussel
3. crab, dolphin, seagull, seal and starfish
4. dolphin, eskimo and seagull
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are all tertiary consumers? [8d-8]
1. algae, plankton and seaweed
2. crab, herring, limpet and mussel
3. crab, dolphin, seagull, seal and starfish
4. seal, seagull and eskimo
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following lists all the top carnivores? [8d-9]
1. algae, plankton and seaweed
2. crab, herring, limpet and mussel
3. crab, dolphin, seagull, seal and starfish
4. dolphin, seal and seagull
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is NOT a correct food chain? [8d-10]
1. plankton => mussel => limpet => seagull
2. algae => limpet => crab => seal
3. seaweed => limpet => starfish => seagull
4. algae => crab => seal => eskimo
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is NOT a correct food chain? [8d-11]
1. plankton => mussel => starfish => seagull
2. algae => mussel => crab => starfish
3. seaweed => limpet => starfish => seagull
4. algae => crab => seal => eskimo
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is NOT a correct food chain? [8d-12]
1. plankton => mussel => starfish => seagull
2. algae => limpet => crab => seal
3. seaweed => limpet => starfish => seal
4. algae => crab => seal => eskimo
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is NOT a correct food chain? [8d-13]
1. plankton => mussel => starfish => seagull
2. algae => limpet => crab => seal
3. seaweed => limpet => starfish => seagull
4. plankton => herring => starfish => seagull
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is an omnivore? [8d-14]
1. crab
2. limpet
3. starfish
4. algae
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is a herbivore? [8d-15]
1. crab
2. limpet
3. starfish
4. algae
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is only a carnivore? [8d-16]
1. crab
2. limpet
3. starfish
4. algae
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is a producer? [8d-17]
1. crab
2. limpet
3. starfish
4. algae
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is a producer? [8d-1]
1. seaweed
2. mussel
3. seagull
4. crab
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is a herbivore? [8d-1]
1. seaweed
2. mussel
3. seagull
4. crab
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following is a carnivore? [8d-20]
1. seaweed
2. mussel
3. seagull
4. crab
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are predators AND prey? [8d-2]1
1. seal, starfish and crab
2. herring and mussel
3. dolphin, eskimo and seagull
4. algae, plankton and seaweed
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are prey but NOT predators? [8d-22]
1. seal, starfish and crab
2. herring and mussel
3. dolphin, eskimo and seagull
4. algae, plankton and seaweed
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are predators and NOT prey? [8d-23]
1. seal, starfish and crab
2. herring and mussel
3. dolphin, eskimo and seagull
4. algae, plankton and seaweed
A sea and seashore food web: Which of the following are NOT prey or predator? [8d-24]
1. seal, starfish and crab
2. herring and mussel
3. dolphin, eskimo and seagull
4. algae, plankton and seaweed
[8d-25] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid best represents the food chain: mosses => beetles => birds => sparrowhawk?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-26] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid best represents the food chain: grass => rabbits => foxes => fleas?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-27] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: grass => cattle => ticks => birds?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-28] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: rose bush => greenfly => ladybirds => swallows?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-29] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: fruit bush => caterpillars => birds => fleas?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-30] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: algae => crabs => seals => eskimos?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-31] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: grasses => zebra => lion => fleas?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-32] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: grass => antelope => mites => birds?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-33] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: tree => beetles => mice => owls?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-34] The diagram shows five possible number pyramids for a four organism food chain. Which number pyramid represents the food chain: tree => monkeys => tigers => mosquitos?
1. number pyramid 1
2. number pyramid 2
3. number pyramid 3
4. number pyramid 4
5. number pyramid 5
[8d-35] A woodland food web: Which of the following is a herbivore?
1. rabbit
2. mouse
3. weasel
4. tree
[8d-36] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an omnivore?
1. rabbit
2. mouse
3. weasel
4. tree
[8d-37] A woodland food web: Which of the following is a carnivore?
1. rabbit
2. mouse
3. weasel
4. tree
[8d-38] A woodland food web: Which of the following is a producer?
1. rabbit
2. mouse
3. weasel
4. tree
[8d-39] A woodland food web: Which of the following is prey only?
1. woodlice
2. owl
3. mouse
4. fruits
[8d-40] A woodland food web: Which of the following is a predator only?
1. woodlice
2. owl
3. mouse
4. fruits
[8d-41] A woodland food web: Which of the following is both prey and predator?
1. woodlice
2. owl
3. mouse
4. fruits
[8d-42] A woodland food web: Which of the following is neither prey or a predator?
1. woodlice
2. owl
3. mouse
4. fruits
[8d-43] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if fox numbers increase, owls may increase in number because there is more food for them
2. if fox numbers increase, weasels may decrease in number because there is less food for them
3. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could increase because there is more food for them
4. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could decrease because there is less choice of food for owls
[8d-44] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if fox numbers increase, owls may decrease in number because there is less food for them
2. if fox numbers increase, weasels may increase in number because there is more food for them
3. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could increase because there is more food for them
4. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could decrease because there is less choice of food for owls
[8d-45] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if fox numbers increase, owls may decrease in number because there is less food for them
2. if fox numbers increase, weasels may decrease in number because there is less food for them
3. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could decrease because there is less food for them
4. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could decrease because there is less choice of food for owls
[8d-46] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if fox numbers increase, owls may decrease in number because there is less food for them
2. if fox numbers increase, weasels may decrease in number because there is less food for them
3. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could increase because there is more food for them
4. if insect eating bird numbers decrease, mice numbers could increase because there is more choice of food for owls
[8d-47] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if mice numbers increase, beetle and woodlice numbers may increase as more would be born to replace those eaten
2. if mice numbers increase, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because less food is available
3. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may increase because more food is available
4. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because owls have less choice of food
[8d-48] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if mice numbers increase, beetle and woodlice numbers may decrease as more would be eaten
2. if mice numbers increase, insect eating bird numbers may increase because more food is available
3. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may increase because more food is available
4. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because owls have less choice of food
[8d-49] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if mice numbers increase, beetle and woodlice numbers may decrease as more would be eaten
2. if mice numbers increase, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because less food is available
3. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because less food is available
4. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because owls have less choice of food
[8d-50] A woodland food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason?
1. if mice numbers increase, beetle and woodlice numbers may decrease as more would be eaten
2. if mice numbers increase, insect eating bird numbers may decrease because less food is available
3. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may increase because more food is available
4. if mice numbers decrease due to disease, insect eating bird numbers may increase because owls have more choice of food
[8d-51] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is both herbivore and prey?
1. tadpole
2. perch
3. algae
4. pike
[8d-52] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is both carnivore predator and prey?
1. tadpole
2. perch
3. algae
4. pike
[8d-53] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is a producer, not a consumer?
1. tadpole
2. perch
3. algae
4. pike
[8d-54] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is a predator only?
1. tadpole
2. perch
3. algae
4. pike
[8d-55] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is both herbivore and prey?
1. insects
2. frog
3. pondweed
4. otter
[8d-56] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is both carnivore predator and prey?
1. insects
2. frog
3. pondweed
4. otter
[8d-57] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is a producer, not a consumer?
1. insects
2. frog
3. pondweed
4. otter
[8d-58] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is a predator only?
1. insects
2. frog
3. pondweed
4. otter
[8d-59] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason, if the number of perch decreases due to disease?
1. insect numbers may increase because less are eaten and frog numbers may decrease because there is less food available
2. frog numbers may fall because the otter, pike and heron have less choice of food
3. stickleback numbers may increase because less are eaten but insect numbers may fall because more are eaten
4. otter numbers may decrease due to less food available but more frogs may then survive
[8d-60] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason, if the number of perch decreases due to disease?
1. insect numbers may increase because less are eaten and frog numbers may also increase because there is more food available
2. frog numbers may fall because the otter, pike and heron have more choice of food
3. stickleback numbers may increase because less are eaten but insect numbers may fall because more are eaten
4. otter numbers may decrease due to less food available but more frogs may then survive
[8d-61] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason, if the number of perch decreases due to disease?
1. insect numbers may increase because less are eaten and frog numbers may also increase because there is more food available
2. frog numbers may fall because the otter, pike and heron have less choice of food
3. stickleback numbers may decrease because more are eaten by other fish but insect numbers may rise because less are eaten
4. otter numbers may decrease due to less food available but more frogs may then survive
[8d-62] A lake and river food web: Which of the following is an unlikely population change and reason, if the number of perch decreases due to disease?
1. insect numbers may increase because less are eaten and frog numbers may also increase because there is more food available
2. frog numbers may fall because the otter, pike and heron have less choice of food
3. stickleback numbers may increase because less are eaten but insect numbers may fall because more are eaten
4. otter numbers may increase due to more frogs surviving
[8d-63]Park and garden food web: Which of the following is a carnivore?
1. thrush
2. blue-tit
3. snail
4. fruit bush
[8d-64] Park and garden food web: Which of the following is an omnivore?
1. thrush
2. blue-tit
3. snail
4. fruit bush
[8d-65] Park and garden food web: Which of the following is a herbivore?
1. thrush
2. blue-tit
3. snail
4. fruit bush
[8d-66] Park and garden food web: Which of the following is a producer?
1. thrush
2. blue-tit
3. snail
4. fruit bush
[8d-67] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word prey?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-68] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word predator?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-69] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word consumer?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-70] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word carnivore?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-71] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word omnivore?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-72] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word producer?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-73] Park and garden food web: Which of the following phrases matches the word herbivore?
1. caught by other animals for food
2. catches other animals for food
3. does not make its own food
4. usually only eats other animals for food
5. eats plants and animals for food
6. makes its own food
7. usually only eats plants for food
[8d-74] The diagram shows a typical prey-predator relationship. Which of the following is FALSE about the fox-rabbits relationship?
1. the number of foxes can be more than the number of rabbits
2. the fox population number peaks soon after the rabbits reach their maximum population number
3. the fox population begins to fall close to when the rabbit population is at its lowest number
4. the rabbit population falls because more foxes survive to eat even more rabbits
5. the rabbit is the prey and the fox is the predator
[8d-75] The diagram shows a typical prey-predator relationship. Which of the following is FALSE about the fox-rabbits relationship?
1. the number of foxes is always less than the number of rabbits
2. the fox population number peaks at the same time the rabbits reach their maximum population number
3. the fox population begins to fall close to when the rabbit population is at its lowest number
4. the rabbit population falls because more foxes survive to eat even more rabbits
5. the rabbit is the prey and the fox is the predator
[8d-76] The diagram shows a typical prey-predator relationship. Which of the following is FALSE about the fox-rabbits relationship?
1. the number of foxes is always less than the number of rabbits
2. the fox population number peaks soon after the rabbits reach their maximum population number
3. the fox population begins to fall close to when the rabbit population is at its highest
4. the rabbit population falls because more foxes survive to eat even more rabbits
5. the rabbit is the prey and the fox is the predator
[8d-77] The diagram shows a typical prey-predator relationship. Which of the following is FALSE about the fox-rabbits relationship?
1. the number of foxes is always less than the number of rabbits
2. the fox population number peaks soon after the rabbits reach their maximum population number
3. the fox population begins to fall close to when the rabbit population is at its lowest number
4. the rabbit population falls because there is not enough grass to support them
5. the rabbit is the prey and the fox is the predator
[8d-78] The diagram shows a typical prey-predator relationship. Which of the following is FALSE about the fox-rabbits relationship?
1. the number of foxes is always less than the number of rabbits
2. the fox population number peaks soon after the rabbits reach their maximum population number
3. the fox population begins to fall close to when the rabbit population is at its lowest number
4. the rabbit population falls because more foxes survive to eat even more rabbits
5. the rabbit is the predator and the fox is the prey
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)__.

Choose from: genes, identical, inherited, like, variation
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)__.

Choose from: genes, identical, inherited, like, variation
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)__.

Choose from: genes, identical, inherited, like, variation
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)__.

Choose from: genes, identical, inherited, like, variation
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)__.

Choose from: genes, identical, inherited, like, variation
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 different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(1)__? [7d-26]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(2)__? [7d-27]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(3)__? [7d-28]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(4)__? [7d-29]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(5)__? [7d-30]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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', 'life style including diet'. 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
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(6)__? [7d-55]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two different sub-groups e.g. animals without a __(6)__ 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 constant body temperature, usually above the surroundings. Unlike animals, plants are __(7)__.

Choose word(s) from: backbone, cold blooded, invertebrates, photosynthesizers, plants, vertebrates, warm blooded
Which missing word(s) matches space __(7)__? [7d-56]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
6. backbone
7. photosynthesizers
[7d-57] Which of the following statements applies to ecosystem?
1. All the living things in a given area and their non-living environment and relationships.
2. All the surrounding air, water and soil where an organism lives.
3. A group of the same species living in an area.
4. Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight.
5. An animal that eats other animals or plants.
6. An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
[7d-58] Which of the following statements applies to environment?
1. All the living things in a given area and their non-living environment and relationships.
2. All the surrounding air, water and soil where an organism lives.
3. A group of the same species living in an area.
4. Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight.
5. An animal that eats other animals or plants.
6. An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
[7d-59] Which of the following statements applies to population?
1. All the living things in a given area and their non-living environment and relationships.
2. All the surrounding air, water and soil where an organism lives.
3. A group of the same species living in an area.
4. Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight.
5. An animal that eats other animals or plants.
6. An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
[7d-60] Which of the following statements applies to producer?
1. All the living things in a given area and their non-living environment and relationships.
2. All the surrounding air, water and soil where an organism lives.
3. A group of the same species living in an area.
4. Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight.
5. An animal that eats other animals or plants.
6. An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
[7d-61] Which of the following statements applies to consumer?
1. All the living things in a given area and their non-living environment and relationships.
2. All the surrounding air, water and soil where an organism lives.
3. A group of the same species living in an area.
4. Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight.
5. An animal that eats other animals or plants.
6. An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
[7d-62] Which of the following statements applies to decomposer?
1. All the living things in a given area and their non-living environment and relationships.
2. All the surrounding air, water and soil where an organism lives.
3. A group of the same species living in an area.
4. Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight.
5. An animal that eats other animals or plants.
6. An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
[7d-63] Which of the following statements applies to species?
1. A group of living things that have more in common with each other than with other groups due to similarities in the chromosomes.
2. The differences within and between species caused by different combination of genes.
3. Where differences between living things can have a wide range of numerical values e.g. height,
4. Where differences between living things can only be grouped into categories e.g. blood groups.
[7d-64] Which of the following statements applies to variation?
1. A group of living things that have more in common with each other than with other groups due to similarities in the chromosomes.
2. The differences within and between species caused by different combination of genes.
3. Where differences between living things can have a wide range of numerical values e.g. height,
4. Where differences between living things can only be grouped into categories e.g. blood groups.
[7d-65] Which of the following statements applies to continuous variation?
1. A group of living things that have more in common with each other than with other groups due to similarities in the chromosomes.
2. The differences within and between species caused by different combination of genes.
3. Where differences between living things can have a wide range of numerical values e.g. height,
4. Where differences between living things can only be grouped into categories e.g. blood groups.
[7d-66] Which of the following statements applies to discontinuous variation?
1. A group of living things that have more in common with each other than with other groups due to similarities in the chromosomes.
2. The differences within and between species caused by different combination of genes.
3. Where differences between living things can have a wide range of numerical values e.g. height,
4. Where differences between living things can only be grouped into categories e.g. blood groups.
[7d-67] Which of the following statements corresponds to competition?
1. When two or more living things struggle against each other to get the same resource.
2. The theory that the animal and plant species living today descended from species that existed in the past.
3. The process by which species change over time in response to environmental changes and competition for resources.
4. When no more individuals of a species remain alive.
5. The variety of living things in a given environment. It is measured as the differences between individuals of the same species, or the number of different species in an ecosystem.
[7d-68] Which of the following statements corresponds to evolution?
1. When two or more living things struggle against each other to get the same resource.
2. The theory that the animal and plant species living today descended from species that existed in the past.
3. The process by which species change over time in response to environmental changes and competition for resources.
4. When no more individuals of a species remain alive.
5. The variety of living things in a given environment. It is measured as the differences between individuals of the same species, or the number of different species in an ecosystem.
[7d-69] Which of the following statements corresponds to natural selection?
1. When two or more living things struggle against each other to get the same resource.
2. The theory that the animal and plant species living today descended from species that existed in the past.
3. The process by which species change over time in response to environmental changes and competition for resources.
4. When no more individuals of a species remain alive.
5. The variety of living things in a given environment. It is measured as the differences between individuals of the same species, or the number of different species in an ecosystem.
[7d-70] Which of the following statements corresponds to extinction?
1. When two or more living things struggle against each other to get the same resource.
2. The theory that the animal and plant species living today descended from species that existed in the past.
3. The process by which species change over time in response to environmental changes and competition for resources.
4. When no more individuals of a species remain alive.
5. The variety of living things in a given environment. It is measured as the differences between individuals of the same species, or the number of different species in an ecosystem.
[7d-67] Which of the following statements corresponds to biodiversity?
1. When two or more living things struggle against each other to get the same resource.
2. The theory that the animal and plant species living today descended from species that existed in the past.
3. The process by which species change over time in response to environmental changes and competition for resources.
4. When no more individuals of a species remain alive.
5. The variety of living things in a given environment. It is measured as the differences between individuals of the same species, or the number of different species in an ecosystem.

KS3 biology Quiz: Variation, classification, ecology, environment, food chains