Eagles 🦅
What kind of animal is an eagle: a mammal, a reptile or a bird?
A bird.
What sweet substance do bees produce?
Honey.
Are dolphins fish or mammals?
Mammals.
What do bisons mainly eat: plants, fish or insects?
Plants.
Where do seahorses live: in the sea or in the desert?
In the sea.
What does the phrase “to spot prey” mean?
To see or notice an animal that can be hunted for food.
What is pollination?
The transfer of pollen from one flower to another, which helps plants reproduce.
What does the word “social” mean when we describe dolphins as social animals?
They live or interact in groups and communicate with one another
What is the difference between a wild animal and a domestic animal?
Wild animals live independently in their natural habitats, while domestic animals are kept or managed by humans.
What does the word “endangered” mean?
At risk of becoming extinct.
Complete the sentence: “Eagles are excellent hunters because they have sharp eyesight and powerful ___.”
Talons (or claws).
Rewrite this sentence in reported speech: “Bees are essential for many plants,” the scientist said.
The scientist said that bees were essential for many plants.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: “Dolphins ___ (use) sounds to communicate with each other.”
use
Complete the sentence using the correct verb: “When people destroy forests and grasslands, many animals may ___ their natural habitats.”
Lose.
Change this sentence into the passive voice: “People destroy some marine habitats.”
Some marine habitats are destroyed by people.
Why might an eagle be unable to find enough food if its natural habitat is destroyed?
It may lose its hunting grounds and the animals it feeds on.
Why could a decline in the bee population affect both farmers and consumers?
Fewer bees could mean less pollination, lower crop yields and a smaller supply of some foods.
How can plastic pollution and fishing activities threaten dolphins?
Dolphins may swallow plastic, become trapped in fishing nets or lose access to healthy habitats.
Why is it important to protect large grazing animals such as bisons?
They help maintain grassland ecosystems, influence plant growth and support biodiversity.
How might the destruction of seagrass beds affect seahorses and other marine animals?
They may lose shelter, feeding areas and places to reproduce.
An environmentalist said, “Eagles are important indicators of the health of an ecosystem.” Explain what it means.
Changes in eagle populations can indicate changes in food availability, pollution levels or the condition of their habitat.
Imagine that the number of bees in your region has fallen dramatically. Suggest a practical way to help protect them and explain why these actions would work.
Plant native flowers to provide food, and reduce harmful pesticide use to protect bees from poisoning.
Some people believe that keeping dolphins in marine parks helps people learn about them. Others believe dolphins should live in the wild. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your own answer.
A local government wants to build a road through a protected grassland where bisons live. What problems could this cause, and what solutions would you suggest?
The road could divide habitats, disturb animals and increase the risk of accidents. Possible solutions include wildlife crossings, protected corridors and rerouting the road.
Your school is organising a campaign to protect marine life. Create a short slogan and suggest two actions students can take to reduce threats to seahorses.
Your own answer.