Predator and Prey Relationships
Explore the fascinating world of predator and prey relationships in ecosystems with this Grade 5 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of predator and prey relationships in different ecosystems.
1. What is an animal that hunts and eats other animals for food called?
Prey
Producer
Predator
Herbivore
2. Which of the following is an example of a prey animal?
Lion
Wolf
Deer
Hawk
3. The relationship between a predator and its prey helps to keep the ecosystem in .
4. Animals that hunt other animals usually have special adaptations like sharp claws, good eyesight, or .
5. All predators are larger than their prey.
True
False
6. Camouflage is a common adaptation for both predators and prey.
True
False
7. Describe one way a prey animal might protect itself from predators.
8. Explain why both predators and prey are important for a healthy ecosystem.
Observe the image below, which illustrates a predator-prey relationship. Then answer the question.
9. In the image, identify which animal is the predator and which is the prey. Justify your answer.