MammalsChapter 7

Powerpoint created & shared by Jamie MillerFifth & Sixth Grade Teacher

Caldwell Adventist Elementary SchoolIdaho Conference, USA

1. What type of foot allows mammals to rip, dig, and climb?

a. Humanlike feetb. Clawsc. Flippersd. Hoofs

2.Why are mammals able to live in many different environments?

a. They are warm-bloodedb. They can adapt easilyc. They vary so much in sized. They are able to reason

3. Which characteristic is unique to marsupials?

a. A pouchb. Mammary glandsc. Flat-surfaced teethd. Odd-numbered toes

4. Which fact is true about rodents?

a. They have incisors that grow continuously

b. They have long legs for jumpingc. They lay eggsd. None of these

5. The duck-billed platypus is

a. A carnivoreb. A mammal with feathersc. Hatched from an eggd. In the order of even-toed hoofs

6. Migration is a form of adaptation because

a. A warmer environment helps young survive

b. Winter feeding ranges are plentifulc. Mammals are carnivoresd. The mammals travel only short

distances

7. Which fact was true of mammals at the time

of Creation?

a. Predators had canine teeth

b. Adaptation was necessary for survival

c. Many were carnivoresd. All were herbivores

8. The type of foot a mammal has affects

a. The type of fur it hasb. How it moves aboutc. Where it migratesd. All of these

9. Which fact is true about mammals?

a. They are warm-bloodedb. They nurse their youngc. They have furd. All of these

10. What type of teeth is designed for ripping chunks

of flesh?

a. Caninesb. Incisorsc. Molarsd. All of these

11. Which of the following is not in the carnivore order?

a. Raccoonb. Porpoisec. Beard. Weasel

12. Which animal is in the odd- toes hoofed order?

a. Zebrab. Pigc. Elkd. All of these

13. Which mammal adapts to its environment by having white fur in winter and brown fur in summer?

a. Raccoonb. Opossumc. Weaseld. Beaver

14. What type of teeth are well developed in grazers such as cattle and sheep?

a. Cuspidsb. Molarsc. Incisorsd. Canines

15. Which of the following have well-developed incisors?

a. Squirrelsb. Gophersc. Rabbitsd. All of these

16. Which characteristic is unique to mammals?

a. Furb. Four legsc. Lungsd. Teeth

Part 2 MatchingMatch the word with its definition. Write the letter of the word on the line provided.

17. ____ Seasonal movement of animals18. ____ Lay eggs19. ____ Produce milk20. ____ Provides insulation21. ____ Have a pouch22. ____ The ability to change

17. d18. e19. b20. f21. c22. a

a. adaptability d. migrationb. mammary glands e. monotremesc. marsupials f. underhair

23. Explain how the type of foot a mammal has affects its life.

The type of foot a mammal has affects how it is able to move and, in some cases, how it captures its food. Some feet are designed for running, some for climbing, some for swimming, and some for grasping.

24. List the characteristics of the whale order. Give three examples of animals that belong to this order.

Their bodies are designed to live in water, they have flippers, and they have blowholes. Three examples are killer whales, fin whales, and porpoises.

25. Contrast mammals living today with those that lived in the Garden of Eden.

Mammals living today have many adaptations that were unnecessary before sin. These include claws and teeth for capturing and killing prey, being active mainly at night, camouflage, and protective adaptations such as quills and chemical sprays.