Kindergarten Science : Describe animal (and human) survival needs

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

Animals and humans both need to drink _______ to survive.

Possible Answers:

water

milk

soda

Correct answer:

water

Explanation:

Both animals and humans need water to survive. Animals and humans will find water to drink in order to stay alive.

Example Question #2 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

Humans and animals both get _______ from eating food.

Possible Answers:

sick

old

energy

Correct answer:

energy

Explanation:

Humans and animals must eat food to get energy. Humans and animals will eat other animals or plants and their bodies turn the food into energy.

Example Question #3 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

Some animals and humans are able to live without eating.

Possible Answers:

False

True

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

All animals and humans MUST eat to live and grow. We cannot survive without food.

Example Question #4 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

An animal does not have any food or water. What will happen if they can’t find any?

Possible Answers:

They will be fine

Nothing will happen

They may die

They will learn to ask for food

Correct answer:

They may die

Explanation:

If an animal is not able to get food or water they will not survive and may die. Animals, including humans, must have food and water to live and grow.

Example Question #5 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

Animals get their food from the Sun.

Possible Answers:

False

True

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

Animals must get their food by eating plants or other animals. Only plants can make their own food.

Example Question #6 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

How are animals and humans similar?

Possible Answers:

Both like to play games

Both need water and food to survive

Both like music

Correct answer:

Both need water and food to survive

Explanation:

Animals and humans are similar, or alike because both need food and water to grow and live. Without these supplies, they would not survive.

Example Question #1 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

Which is the most important to animals and humans?

Possible Answers:

Water

Toys

Fun

Correct answer:

Water

Explanation:

Animals and humans like fun and toys but they do not need them to survive. To live and grow they need water.

Example Question #8 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

How are animals different from plants?

Possible Answers:

Animals go to school, plants do not

Plants make their own food, animals have to find food to eat

Animals like fun, plants hate fun

Correct answer:

Plants make their own food, animals have to find food to eat

Explanation:

Animals get their energy by eating plants or other animals. They must hunt or gather their own food. Plants use the Sun’s energy to make their own food.

Example Question #9 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

 A human or an animal will live and grow if they eat

Possible Answers:

Sunlight

Food

Plastic

Correct answer:

Food

Explanation:

Humans and animals must eat food to survive. The food may be plants, animals, or both. Plants use sunlight to make their own food.

Example Question #10 : Describe Animal (And Human) Survival Needs

Humans are animals.

Possible Answers:

True

False

Correct answer:

True

Explanation:

Humans are animals. We fall into the same category as mammals so we have many of the same needs. We both need food and water to live.

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