Introduction to Animal Behavior
Explore the fascinating world of animal behavior, including innate and learned behaviors, communication, and social structures, with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Introduction to Animal Behavior
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of the following is an example of an innate behavior?
A dog learning to sit on command
A bird building a nest for the first time
A child learning to ride a bicycle
A student studying for a test
2. What is the primary purpose of animal communication?
To entertain other animals
To share information and influence behavior
To show off their intelligence
To confuse predators
3. A behavior that an animal is born with and does not need to learn is called an behavior.
4. When animals live and interact in groups, it is known as behavior.
5. The process by which an animal learns to ignore a repeated, harmless stimulus is called .
6. All animal behaviors are learned through experience.
True
False
7. Pheromones are chemical signals used by animals for communication.
True
False
8. Describe one difference between innate and learned behaviors, and provide an example for each.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Many birds undertake a long-distance journey to find warmer climates and food.
10. Some animals use to resemble other, more dangerous animals to deter predators.