Predator Hunting Strategies

Question 1

In a forest, wolves began to catch deer by running faster than they used to. After many generations, the deer grew longer, stronger legs that let them run even faster. Later, the wolves developed larger paws that let them run long distances without getting tired. Which statement best shows the idea of an "arms race" between the wolves and the deer?

Accepted Answer

The wolves got better at hunting, then the deer developed a new way to escape, and after that the wolves changed again to keep up.

Answer

The wolves got better at hunting, while the deer stayed the same.

Answer

The deer started hiding in caves, so the wolves stopped trying to hunt them.

Answer

The wolves gave up hunting because the deer ran away too fast.

Question 2

Which list shows three different ways that animals protect themselves from predators?

Accepted Answer

Porcupine spines, skunk spray, zebra stripes

Answer

Wolf pack hunting, crocodile ambush, spider web

Answer

Poison‑dart frog toxins, chameleon’s long tongue, spider web

Answer

Zebra stripes, lion roar, porcupine spines

Question 3

Mark the answer that correctly names three separate safety tactics that animals use when they are being hunted:

Accepted Answer

Porcupine’s sharp quills, skunk’s spray, and zebra’s black‑and‑white stripes

Answer

Crocodile’s surprise attack, porcupine’s quills, and poison‑dart frog’s toxin

Answer

Porcupine’s quills, skunk’s spray, and rabbit’s long ears

Answer

Zebra’s stripes, lion’s loud roar, and poison‑dart frog’s poison

Try three questions

Which list shows three different ways that animals protect themselves from predators?

Mark the answer that correctly names three separate safety tactics that animals use when they are being hunted:

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