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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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animal behaviorethologyinnate behaviorlearned behaviorcommunicationsocial behaviorsciencegrade 7
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Introduction to Animal Behavior

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1. Which of the following is an example of an innate behavior?

a

A dog learning to sit on command

b

A bird building a nest for the first time

c

A child learning to ride a bicycle

d

A student studying for a test

2. What is the primary purpose of animal communication?

a

To entertain other animals

b

To share information and influence behavior

c

To show off their intelligence

d

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.

T

True

F

False

7. Pheromones are chemical signals used by animals for communication.

T

True

F

False

8. Describe one difference between innate and learned behaviors, and provide an example for each.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

migration
territory
mimicry
hibernation

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.