Worked example
A bird gathers seeds to eat. Which resource is it obtaining?
Answer & why
Answer: food
Seeds provide food in this situation.
Grade 1 · Science
Recognize animals’ basic resources
Connect a described animal need to food, water, air or shelter.
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All 8 authored questions for this skill.
Question 1
A bird nest protects its young. Which resource is emphasized?
- air
- food
- shelter
- water
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: shelter
Protection is the shelter role of the nest here.
Question 2
A whale surfaces to breathe. Which resource is it obtaining?
- water
- air
- shelter
- food
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: air
Whales breathe air at the surface.
Question 3
A bird gathers seeds to eat. Which resource is it obtaining?
- food
- air
- shelter
- water
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: food
Seeds provide food in this situation.
Question 4
A dog drinks from a bowl. Which resource is it obtaining?
- water
- shelter
- food
- air
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: water
Drinking supplies water.
Question 5
A rabbit rests in a protected burrow during a storm. Which resource is emphasized?
- air
- shelter
- water
- food
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: shelter
The burrow provides protection in the described storm.
Question 6
A person takes a breath. Which resource is being taken in?
- food
- shelter
- air
- water
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: air
Breathing takes air into the lungs.
Question 7
A caterpillar eats a leaf. Which resource is it obtaining?
- air
- food
- shelter
- water
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: food
The leaf is being used as food.
Question 8
A deer drinks at a stream. Which resource is it obtaining?
- food
- air
- water
- shelter
A hint
Use the specific need in the situation; an animal can need several resources at once.
Answer & why
Answer: water
The stream supplies drinking water.