Predator-Prey Relationships Worksheet
Explore the dynamic interactions between predators and prey in various ecosystems with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Predator-Prey Relationships
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following best describes a predator?
An animal that eats plants.
An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
A plant that captures insects.
2. What happens to the prey population if the predator population suddenly decreases?
The prey population will decrease.
The prey population will increase.
The prey population will remain stable.
The prey population will become extinct.
3. An animal that hunts and consumes other animals is called a .
4. The animal that is hunted and eaten is known as the .
5. Predator-prey relationships help maintain the of an ecosystem.
6. Camouflage is a common adaptation used by prey to avoid predators.
True
False
7. All predators are carnivores.
True
False
8. Describe one adaptation a predator might have to help it catch its prey.
9. Explain how the population sizes of predators and prey can influence each other.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Herbivore
a. An animal that eats only plants.
11. Carnivore
b. An animal that eats only other animals.
12. Omnivore
c. An animal that eats both plants and animals.
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