Animal Groups & Habitats — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which animal is an herbivore?
A) Lion
B) Cow
C) Hawk
D) Shark
A cow is an herbivore because it eats only plants such as grass and hay.
2. A raccoon eats fruits, insects, and small animals. What type of eater is it?
A) Herbivore
B) Carnivore
C) Omnivore
D) Decomposer
A raccoon is an omnivore because it eats both plants (fruits) and animals (insects and small animals).
3. Which habitat would a cactus and a lizard most likely share?
A) Ocean
B) Forest
C) Desert
D) Arctic
A cactus and a lizard both live in the desert, which is a hot, dry habitat.
4. Why do many arctic animals have thick fur or blubber?
A) To swim faster.
B) To stay warm in the cold.
C) To hide from the sun.
D) To catch food easily.
Arctic animals have thick fur or blubber to keep their bodies warm in the freezing cold temperatures.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A carnivore is an animal that eats only meat.
A carnivore eats only meat, which means it hunts and eats other animals.
2. Camels can survive in the desert because they store water.
Camels can survive in the desert because they store water and fat in their humps for long periods.
3. An omnivore eats both plants and animals.
An omnivore eats both plants and animals, giving it a varied diet.
4. Penguins live in cold places near the south pole.
Penguins live in cold places near the South Pole in Antarctica.
5. A forest habitat has many trees and animals.
A forest habitat has many trees that provide food, shelter, and homes for animals.