Varied modes of nutrition in animals practice exercise 3

Brian found a skull with sharp pointed teeth in the forest. What can you conclude about the animal's feeding mode based on the teeth, and why?  (1 mark)

Brian found a skull with sharp pointed teeth in the forest. What can you conclude about the animal's feeding mode based on the teeth, and why?  (1 mark)

Brian found a skull with sharp pointed teeth in the forest. What can you conclude about the animal's feeding mode based on the teeth, and why?  (1 mark)

A farmer is planning to rear animals that can survive on leftover kitchen waste and vegetables. Based on their feeding habits, which animals should the farmer choose and why?

A farmer is planning to rear animals that can survive on leftover kitchen waste and vegetables. Based on their feeding habits, which animals should the farmer choose and why?

A farmer is planning to rear animals that can survive on leftover kitchen waste and vegetables. Based on their feeding habits, which animals should the farmer choose and why?  (1 mark)

During a school visit to Nairobi National Park, students observed a lion eating a zebra. What type of feeding mode does this represent, and why is it important in the wild?  (2 marks)

During a school visit to Nairobi National Park, students observed a lion eating a zebra. What type of feeding mode does this represent, and why is it important in the wild?  (2 marks)

During a school visit to Nairobi National Park, students observed a lion eating a zebra. What type of feeding mode does this represent, and why is it important in the wild?  (2 marks)

Mary's dog was losing weight despite eating well. The vet said it had worms. What type of feeding mode do the worms use, and how does it affect the dog?  (2 marks)

Mary's dog was losing weight despite eating well. The vet said it had worms. What type of feeding mode do the worms use, and how does it affect the dog?  (2 marks)

Mary's dog was losing weight despite eating well. The vet said it had worms. What type of feeding mode do the worms use, and how does it affect the dog?  (2 marks)

A biology student examined a tapeworm and noticed it lacked a digestive system. Explain how this is possible and what adaptation enables it to survive.  (2 marks)

A biology student examined a tapeworm and noticed it lacked a digestive system. Explain how this is possible and what adaptation enables it to survive.  (2 marks)

A biology student examined a tapeworm and noticed it lacked a digestive system. Explain how this is possible and what adaptation enables it to survive.  (2 marks)

A student compared the skulls of a lion and a cow and noticed differences in their teeth. Explain how the lion’s teeth are adapted to its feeding strategy.  (1 mark)

A student compared the skulls of a lion and a cow and noticed differences in their teeth. Explain how the lion’s teeth are adapted to its feeding strategy.  (1 mark)

A student compared the skulls of a lion and a cow and noticed differences in their teeth. Explain how the lion’s teeth are adapted to its feeding strategy.  (1 mark)

A student compared the skulls of a lion and a cow and noticed differences in their teeth. Explain how the lion’s teeth are adapted to its feeding strategy.  (1 mark)

During a drought, a family that keeps pigs and goats noticed that the pigs survived longer. Use your knowledge of feeding strategies to explain why.  (2 marks)

During a drought, a family that keeps pigs and goats noticed that the pigs survived longer. Use your knowledge of feeding strategies to explain why.  (2 marks)

During a drought, a family that keeps pigs and goats noticed that the pigs survived longer. Use your knowledge of feeding strategies to explain why.  (2 marks)

Hyenas were observed feeding on a zebra carcass left behind by lions. Explain the feeding strategy of hyenas and how this strategy helps them survive.  (2 marks)

Hyenas were observed feeding on a zebra carcass left behind by lions. Explain the feeding strategy of hyenas and how this strategy helps them survive.  (2 marks)

Hyenas were observed feeding on a zebra carcass left behind by lions. Explain the feeding strategy of hyenas and how this strategy helps them survive.  (2 marks)

Hyenas were observed feeding on a zebra carcass left behind by lions. Explain the feeding strategy of hyenas and how this strategy helps them survive.  (2 marks)

Hyenas were observed feeding on a zebra carcass left behind by lions. Explain the feeding strategy of hyenas and how this strategy helps them survive.  (2 marks)

John noticed that cows in his village chew for a long time even after grazing. Using your knowledge of animal nutrition, explain why.  (1 mark)

John noticed that cows in his village chew for a long time even after grazing. Using your knowledge of animal nutrition, explain why.  (1 mark)

John noticed that cows in his village chew for a long time even after grazing. Using your knowledge of animal nutrition, explain why.  (1 mark)

While on a nature walk, students noticed that giraffes were feeding from the tops of trees that other animals could not reach. Explain the feeding strategy used by the giraffe and how its body is adapted to this method.  (2 marks)

While on a nature walk, students noticed that giraffes were feeding from the tops of trees that other animals could not reach. Explain the feeding strategy used by the giraffe and how its body is adapted to this method.  (2 marks)

While on a nature walk, students noticed that giraffes were feeding from the tops of trees that other animals could not reach. Explain the feeding strategy used by the giraffe and how its body is adapted to this method.  (2 marks)