Animal Orientation Worksheet

Animal Orientation Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of how animals orient themselves in their environment.

1. Which sense do bats primarily use for orientation in the dark?

2. Many birds use the Earth's   field to help them migrate.

3. Salmon use their sense of   to find their way back to their spawning grounds.

4. Animals that migrate long distances often use the position of the   or stars for navigation.

5. Pigeons can use landmarks and familiar routes to find their way home.

6. All animals use the same method for orientation.

7. Describe one way an animal might use its sense of smell to orient itself.

8. Observe the diagram below. This illustrates a basic animal cell. While not directly related to orientation, it's important to remember that all animal functions, including orientation, happen within these fundamental structures.