Grade 6 Science And Technology – Animals Quiz

1. What are invertebrates?

Animals without legs
Animals that have backbone
Animals that have no backbone
Animals that have no bones
Explanation:

2. Which one of the following animals is not an invertebrate?

Cow
Snail
Wasp
Butterfly
Explanation:

3. Identify one safety precaution when handling invertebrates

Making noise when around invertebrates
Touching invertebrates with open hands
Wearing gumboots
Observing invertebrates at a very close distance
Explanation:

4. Which one of the following is not a requirement when identifying invertebrates in the locality?

Pen
Camera
Note book
Computer
Explanation:

5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of insect?

They have 3 pairs of legs
They have 3 body parts
All insects have two pairs of wings
They have antennae
Explanation:

6. How are invertebrates important to human beings?

They act as disease carriers
They cause losses to farmers
They pass diseases to humans
They act as pollinators in the gardens
Explanation:

7. Why does a snails have shells?

To protect their soft body from predators
To find food easily
So they can live on land and in water
Not to lose their exoskeleton
Explanation:

8. Which mammal is known for its black and white stripes?

Giraffe
Elephant
Lion
Zebra
Explanation:

Zebras are known for their distinct black and white stripes which help them blend in with tall grasses and confuse predators.

9. Which animal uses its long neck to reach leaves high up in trees?

Elephant
Zebra
Lion
Giraffe
Explanation:

Giraffes have long necks that allow them to reach leaves high up in trees, their primary source of food.

10. Which mammal is known for its loud roar as a form of communication?

Zebra
Lion
Giraffe
Elephant
Explanation:

Lions are known for their loud roars that can be heard up to 5 miles away, used to communicate with other members of their pride.

11. Which animal has tusks made of ivory?

Lion
Elephant
Giraffe
Zebra
Explanation:

Elephants have tusks made of ivory, which sadly makes them targets for poachers.

12. Which mammal is known for its ability to hop on two legs?

Giraffe
Kangaroo
Elephant
Lion
Explanation:

Kangaroos are known for their ability to hop on two legs across the Australian Outback.

13. Which mammal is known for its trunk, which is a combination of its nose and upper lip?

Zebra
Elephant
Giraffe
Lion
Explanation:

Elephants have trunks that are a unique feature used for breathing, drinking, and picking up objects.

14. Which of the following animals is a herbivore?

Lion
Cheetah
Hyena
Giraffe
Explanation:

Giraffes are herbivores because they mainly eat leaves, fruits, and flowers.

15. Which animal has a long trunk and tusks?

Hippo
Elephant
Rhino
Leopard
Explanation:

Elephants have a long trunk and tusks that they use for feeding and picking up objects.

16. Which animal is known for its black and white stripes?

Lion
Giraffe
Zebra
Leopard
Explanation:

Zebras are known for their black and white stripes which help them blend in with each other for protection.

17. Which of the following animals can fly?

Crocodile
Lizard
Gorilla
Parrot
Explanation:

Parrots are birds that have the ability to fly due to their wings and feathers.

18. Which animal is known as the 'king of the jungle'?

Giraffe
Hippo
Lion
Elephant
Explanation:

Lions are often referred to as the 'king of the jungle' due to their strength and dominance in their habitat.

19. Which animal has a long neck and spots on its body?

Rhino
Giraffe
Leopard
Elephant
Explanation:

Giraffes have a long neck and spots on their body, which helps them reach leaves high up in trees for feeding.

20. Which of the following animals lives in water and is known for its scales?

Crocodile
Zebra
Hippo
Monkey
Explanation:

Crocodiles are reptiles that live in water and have scales on their body for protection.

21. Which animal has a shell on its back for protection?

Gazelle
Lion
Turtle
Cheetah
Explanation:

Turtles have a shell on their back which acts as protection from predators.

22. Which animal has long ears and hops?

Elephant
Kangaroo
Giraffe
Zebra
Explanation:

Kangaroos have long ears and hop around using their powerful hind legs.

23. Which animal has a mane and is known for hunting in packs?

Hyena
Lion
Tiger
Wolf
Explanation:

Hyenas have a mane and are known for hunting in packs for food.

24. Which animal is known for its slippery and slimy body?

Deer
Frog
Giraffe
Buffalo
Explanation:

Frogs have a slippery and slimy body due to the mucus that helps them stay moist and protected.

25. Which animal has a long, flexible trunk and large ears?

Lion
Elephant
Hippo
Giraffe
Explanation:

Elephants have a long, flexible trunk and large ears which they use for various tasks such as feeding and communication.

26. Which animal is known for its horns and has a hump on its back?

Leopard
Buffalo
Giraffe
Rhinoceros
Explanation:

Buffaloes are known for their horns and have a hump on their back, which is a unique feature of this animal.

27. Which animal has stripes and lives in the forest?

Lion
Zebra
Cheetah
Giraffe
Explanation:

Zebras have stripes and live in grasslands and forests where they can blend in with the surroundings for protection.

28. Which animal has long legs and is known for running fast?

Giraffe
Elephant
Hippo
Cheetah
Explanation:

Cheetahs have long legs and are known for their speed, being the fastest land animal in the world.

29. Which of the following animals has a pouch to carry its young?

Kangaroo
Hippopotamus
Zebra
Giraffe
Explanation:

Kangaroos have a pouch where they carry their young, known as joeys, for protection and care.

30. Which animal has a mane and is known for its roar?

Wolf
Hyena
Tiger
Lion
Explanation:

Lions have a mane and are known for their loud roar which can be heard from a distance as a form of communication.

31. Which animal has a long tail and is known for its agility in trees?

Monkey
Leopard
Elephant
Rhino
Explanation:

Monkeys have a long tail and are known for their agility in trees where they can swing and climb with ease.

32. Which animal is known for living in burrows underground?

Lion
Giraffe
Rabbit
Zebra
Explanation:

Rabbits are known for living in burrows underground for protection and raising their young.

33. Which animal is known for its powerful jaws and tail?

Crocodile
Rhino
Lion
Giraffe
Explanation:

Crocodiles are known for their powerful jaws and tail which they use for hunting and defense.

34. Which animal has horns and a hump on its back and can charge at threats?

Hippo
Buffalo
Elephant
Giraffe
Explanation:

Buffaloes have horns, a hump on their back, and can charge at threats when provoked, making them powerful and dangerous animals.

35. Which animal is known for living in water and is known for their playful behavior?

Crocodile
Rhino
Hippo
Leopard
Explanation:

Hippos are large mammals that live in water and are known for their playful behavior, especially in groups.

36. Which animal has a long neck and is known for its gentle nature?

Lion
Elephant
Giraffe
Rhino
Explanation:

Giraffes have a long neck and are known for their gentle nature, feeding peacefully on leaves high up in trees.

37. Which animal is known for its thick fur and adaptations to cold climates?

Zebra
Polar Bear
Giraffe
Lion
Explanation:

Polar bears are known for their thick fur and adaptations to cold climates, living in icy regions such as the Arctic.

38. Which animal has a long trunk and tusks and is known for being endangered?

Elephant
Hippo
Rhino
Giraffe
Explanation:

Elephants have a long trunk and tusks and are known for being endangered due to poaching and habitat loss.

39. Which animal is known for having a mane and is often associated with courage and strength?

Tiger
Lion
Wolf
Hyena
Explanation:

Lions are known for having a mane and are often associated with courage and strength in various cultures and stories.

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