Animals and their homes
Where does a beaver build its home?
Near lakes and rivers, in a lodge or dam
What environment has lots of water but is not salty?
Lake or river
What covers the ground in a forest?
Leaves, plants, and soil
What kind of water do rivers and lakes have?
Freshwater
What do all animals need to live?
Water, air, shelter, and food
Which animal makes a nest high in trees?
Bird, like a robin or owl
What kind of environment is open, windy, and covered mostly with grasses?
Answer: Prairie
Why do many animals in the forest live in trees?
For food and shelter
Name an animal that lives in rivers or lakes.
Fish, duck, beaver, frog
Why do ducks have webbed feet?
To swim better
Which environment is cold, high, and rocky?
Mountains
Name two animals that live in forests.
Squirrels, owls, deer, etc
How do beavers change the water around them?
They build dams to create ponds
Why do mountain animals have thick fur?
To stay warm in cold weather
Why do some animals live in caves or dens during winter?
To stay warm and safe
What environment has many tall trees and lots of animals?
Answer: Forest
How do forests help the Earth?
hey make oxygen and provide homes for animals
Why do some fish swim upstream in rivers?
To lay eggs in safe places
How do prairie animals stay safe without many trees?
They run fast or hide underground
Name an animal that builds dams and changes its environment.
Beaver
Why do animals live in different environments?
Because they need different food, shelter, and weather
What do animals like bats and owls do at night in the forest?
They hunt or sleep in tree holes
What plants grow near water that help animals?
Reeds, water lilies, grasses
What helps animals live in their environment?
Adaptations like fur, claws, or special feet