Exploring Wild Animals
A Grade 5 science worksheet to test knowledge of wild animals, their habitats, and characteristics.
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Exploring Wild Animals
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a wild animal?
Lives independently in nature
Hunts or gathers its own food
Relies on humans for food and shelter
Adapts to its natural environment
2. What is the primary reason some animals migrate?
To explore new territories
To find food and suitable breeding grounds
To avoid predators
To escape from humans
3. The natural home or environment of an animal is called its .
4. Animals that eat only plants are called .
5. Animals that hunt and eat other animals are called .
6. All wild animals live in forests.
True
False
7. Hibernation is a way for some animals to survive cold winters.
True
False
8. Describe two adaptations that help a desert animal survive in its environment.
Match each wild animal to its typical habitat.
9. Lion
a. Ocean
10. Polar Bear
b. Arctic
11. Monkey
c. Savanna
12. Dolphin
d. Rainforest
Look at the image below and answer the question.
13. What kind of habitat is shown in the picture, and what are some characteristics of animals that might live there?