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Understanding Animal Traits

A Grade 3 science worksheet focusing on observable animal traits, their functions, and how they help animals survive in their environment.

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3-LS3-13-LS4-2

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Understanding Animal Traits

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is about animal traits and how they help animals live.

1. Which of these is an example of an animal trait?

a

A cat's fur color

b

A dog's collar

c

A bird's nest

d

A fish's bowl

2. What is the main purpose of a polar bear's thick fur?

a

To help it swim faster

b

To keep it warm

c

To make it look pretty

d

To help it climb trees

1. All animals of the same type have exactly the same traits.

T

True

F

False

2. A bird's wings are a trait that helps it fly.

T

True

F

False

1. A giraffe's long   helps it reach leaves high in trees.

2. Fish have   that allow them to breathe underwater.

1. Name two traits that help a rabbit escape from predators.

2. How does the color of an animal's fur or skin help it survive in its environment?