Animal Groups & Habitats — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. An animal that eats only plants is called a herbivore.
A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits.
2. An animal that eats only other animals is called a carnivore.
A carnivore is an animal that eats only other animals for food, such as lions and eagles.
3. An animal that eats both plants and animals is an omnivore.
An omnivore eats both plants and animals, such as bears that eat berries and fish.
4. A deer eats grass and leaves, so it is a herbivore.
A deer is a herbivore because it only eats plants like grass and leaves.
5. A lion hunts other animals for food, so it is a carnivore.
A lion is a carnivore because it hunts and eats other animals for food.
6. Bears eat berries and fish, so they are omnivores.
Bears are omnivores because they eat both plants (berries) and animals (fish).
7. A desert habitat is very hot and dry.
A desert habitat is very hot and dry, with very little rainfall throughout the year.
8. Many animals live in a forest habitat with lots of trees.
A forest habitat has many trees that provide food and shelter for animals.
9. Polar bears live in a cold, icy arctic habitat.
Polar bears live in the arctic, a cold and icy habitat near the North Pole.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Camel
→ Desert
Ocean
Polar bear
→ Arctic
Jungle
Monkey
→ Jungle
Arctic
Whale
→ Ocean
Desert
Camel → Desert because camels can survive in hot, dry places. Polar bear → Arctic because they live in cold, icy habitats. Monkey → Jungle because they live in warm forests with many trees. Whale → Ocean because they live in the sea.