Varied modes of nutrition in animals practice exercise 1

Course: Grade 9 Integrated Science - Living things and their environment - Nutrition in animals

Quiz Questions (24 questions)

Question 1
Describe how parasites such as tapeworms feed and how their body structure supports this mode of nutrition.  (2 marks)
Question 2
Describe how parasites such as tapeworms feed and how their body structure supports this mode of nutrition.  (2 marks)
Question 3
Describe the feeding mode of a housefly and identify one adaptation that supports this mode.  (2marks)
Question 4
Describe the feeding mode of a housefly and identify one adaptation that supports this mode.  (2marks)
Question 5
Describe the feeding mode of a housefly and identify one adaptation that supports this mode.  (2 marks)
Question 6
Give two examples of herbivorous animals and explain one way each is adapted to its mode of feeding. (2 marks)
Question 7
Give two examples of herbivorous animals and explain one way each is adapted to its mode of feeding. (2 marks)
Question 8
How do the jaws and teeth of carnivores support their mode of nutrition? Give an example.  (2 marks)
Question 9
How do the jaws and teeth of carnivores support their mode of nutrition? Give an example.  (2 marks)
Question 10
How do the jaws and teeth of carnivores support their mode of nutrition? Give an example.  (2 marks)
Question 11
What do parasites feed on and where do they live?  (1 mark)
Question 12
What do parasites feed on and where do they live?  (1 mark)
Question 13
What do parasites feed on and where do they live?  (1 mark)
Question 14
Why are omnivores considered to have an advantage over herbivores and carnivores in terms of survival?  (1 mark)
Question 15
Why are omnivores considered to have an advantage over herbivores and carnivores in terms of survival?  (1 mark)
Question 16
Why are omnivores considered to have an advantage over herbivores and carnivores in terms of survival?  (1 mark)
Question 17
Explain the mode of nutrition in scavengers and describe how this mode supports survival and balance in the ecosystem.  (2 marks)
Question 18
Explain the mode of nutrition in scavengers and describe how this mode supports survival and balance in the ecosystem.  (2 marks)
Question 19
How are the teeth of herbivores adapted to their mode of feeding?  (1 mark)
Question 20
How are the teeth of herbivores adapted to their mode of feeding?  (1 mark)
Question 21
List any three modes of feeding in animals. (3 marks)
Question 22
List any three modes of feeding in animals. (3 marks)
Question 23
Why is it important to know that animals have different feeding strategies?  (1 mark)
Question 24
Why is it important to know that animals have different feeding strategies?  (1 mark)

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