Grade 6 Science And Technology – Animals Quiz

1. What are invertebrates?

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

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

Cow
Snail
Butterfly
Wasp
Explanation:

3. Identify one safety precaution when handling invertebrates

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

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

Note book
Camera
Pen
Computer
Explanation:

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

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

6. How are invertebrates important to human beings?

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

7. Why does a snails have shells?

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

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

Giraffe
Zebra
Lion
Elephant
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?

Lion
Elephant
Zebra
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?

Giraffe
Lion
Zebra
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?

Giraffe
Elephant
Zebra
Lion
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?

Elephant
Lion
Kangaroo
Giraffe
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
Lion
Giraffe
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
Giraffe
Cheetah
Hyena
Explanation:

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

15. Which animal has a long trunk and tusks?

Hippo
Rhino
Elephant
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?

Leopard
Lion
Zebra
Giraffe
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?

Parrot
Crocodile
Lizard
Gorilla
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
Elephant
Lion
Hippo
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?

Leopard
Elephant
Rhino
Giraffe
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?

Zebra
Monkey
Hippo
Crocodile
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?

Cheetah
Turtle
Gazelle
Lion
Explanation:

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

22. Which animal has long ears and hops?

Giraffe
Zebra
Elephant
Kangaroo
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?

Tiger
Lion
Wolf
Hyena
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?

Frog
Buffalo
Giraffe
Deer
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?

Elephant
Giraffe
Lion
Hippo
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?

Rhinoceros
Giraffe
Leopard
Buffalo
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
Giraffe
Cheetah
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?

Cheetah
Elephant
Hippo
Giraffe
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?

Hippopotamus
Giraffe
Kangaroo
Zebra
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?

Lion
Hyena
Wolf
Tiger
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?

Giraffe
Zebra
Rabbit
Lion
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
Lion
Rhino
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
Giraffe
Elephant
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?

Rhino
Hippo
Leopard
Crocodile
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?

Giraffe
Lion
Elephant
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?

Lion
Giraffe
Polar Bear
Zebra
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?

Giraffe
Hippo
Rhino
Elephant
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?

Wolf
Hyena
Lion
Tiger
Explanation:

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