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Science Quiz - Living Things - Animal Habitats (Questions)

Explore where animals live, from cold forests to tiny micro-habitats under stones, and see how every creature finds the perfect home to stay safe.

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Fascinating Fact:

When we say micro-habitat, we mean tiny places like under a stone, in bark, or in leaf litter where minibeasts hide.

In KS1 Science, you learn that every animal needs a safe habitat with food, water, air, and shelter. Micro-habitats are small spaces that are perfect homes for tiny creatures.

Key Terms

Habitat: The natural home of a plant or animal where it finds food, water, and shelter.
Micro-habitat: A very small habitat, such as under a log or inside leaf litter, that suits tiny animals.
Adaptation: A feature that helps a living thing survive in its habitat, like claws for digging or dark colours for hiding.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a habitat for KS1 science?

A habitat is the place where an animal or plant lives. It provides the food, water, air, and shelter it needs to stay alive and healthy.

What does micro-habitat mean for children?

A micro-habitat is a tiny, special area inside a bigger habitat, such as under a stone or inside tree bark, where small creatures can live safely.

Why do different animals live in different habitats?

Different animals live in different habitats because they need the right temperature, food, shelter, and hiding places that match how their bodies and behaviours work.

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1.

This scorpion lives in the desert. What is its home like?

[ ]	Very wet
[ ]	Frozen
[ ]	Icy
[ ]	Very hot

2.

Polar Bears live near the North Pole. What is their home like?

[ ]	Very hot
[ ]	Very warm
[ ]	Very dry
[ ]	Very cold

3.

Why do fish like to live in the sea?

[ ]	They can walk
[ ]	They can talk
[ ]	They can read
[ ]	They can swim

4.

Where do frogs like to live?

[ ]	Deserts
[ ]	Towns
[ ]	Mountains
[ ]	Ponds

5.

A crow has built this nest. Where does this bird like to build its nest?

[ ]	In a tree
[ ]	On the ground
[ ]	On a rock
[ ]	On a cliff

6.

Where does this gorilla live?

[ ]	Sea
[ ]	Desert
[ ]	Field
[ ]	Jungle

7.

The sheep is in a field. Why does the sheep like living in this field?

[ ]	There are lots of trees
[ ]	The sheep is on its own
[ ]	There is a lot of grass
[ ]	The sheep has lots of wool

8.

This animal is called a Mountain Goat. Where does it live?

[ ]	On very high mountains
[ ]	On low hills
[ ]	In valleys
[ ]	By the sea

9.

Where does the camel like to live?

[ ]	In the jungle
[ ]	In the desert
[ ]	Where it is very cold
[ ]	Where it is very wet

10.

What is the dolphin’s habitat?

[ ]	Woodland
[ ]	Grassland
[ ]	Mountains
[ ]	Oceans

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Science Quiz - Living Things - Animal Habitats (Answers)

1.

This scorpion lives in the desert. What is its home like?

[ ]	Very wet
[ ]	Frozen
[ ]	Icy
[x]	Very hot

Mind the sting in its tail! Desert scorpions have to live in a very hot, dry habitat

2.

Polar Bears live near the North Pole. What is their home like?

[ ]	Very hot
[ ]	Very warm
[ ]	Very dry
[x]	Very cold

Brrr! It is very cold at the North Pole. Polar Bears have thick fur to keep themselves warm

3.

Why do fish like to live in the sea?

[ ]	They can walk
[ ]	They can talk
[ ]	They can read
[x]	They can swim

Fish love to be in water. They are very good swimmers

4.

Where do frogs like to live?

[ ]	Deserts
[ ]	Towns
[ ]	Mountains
[x]	Ponds

Frogs have to live near water. Frogs like ponds best

5.

A crow has built this nest. Where does this bird like to build its nest?

[x]	In a tree
[ ]	On the ground
[ ]	On a rock
[ ]	On a cliff

Lots of birds build their nests in trees. But some do build their nests on rocks, on cliffs or on the ground

6.

Where does this gorilla live?

[ ]	Sea
[ ]	Desert
[ ]	Field
[x]	Jungle

Fish live in the sea. Camels live in the desert. Cows live in fields. Lots of animals live in the jungle

7.

The sheep is in a field. Why does the sheep like living in this field?

[ ]	There are lots of trees
[ ]	The sheep is on its own
[x]	There is a lot of grass
[ ]	The sheep has lots of wool

Sheep love a green field with lots and lots of grass to eat. But sheep do not like to be on their own. There are other sheep in this field

8.

This animal is called a Mountain Goat. Where does it live?

[x]	On very high mountains
[ ]	On low hills
[ ]	In valleys
[ ]	By the sea

The Mountain Goat really does live high up in the mountains. It is very brave - it is not scared of heights

9.

Where does the camel like to live?

[ ]	In the jungle
[x]	In the desert
[ ]	Where it is very cold
[ ]	Where it is very wet

Camels like living in the desert. They can go for days without drinking any water

10.

What is the dolphin’s habitat?

[ ]	Woodland
[ ]	Grassland
[ ]	Mountains
[x]	Oceans

Dolphins are at home in the water