
5.10A - Structures and Functions STAAR Review
Quiz by Robin McQueen (Teacher - Grade 5 Science)
Grade 5
Science (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Feel free to use or edit a copy
includes Teacher and Student dashboards
Measures 1 skill from
Measures 1 skill from
Track each student's skills and progress in your Mastery dashboards
With a free account, teachers can
- edit the questions
- save a copy for later
- start a class game
- automatically assign follow-up activities based on students’ scores
- assign as homework
- share a link with colleagues
- print as a bubble sheet
10 questions
Show answers
- Q1Which sentence best describes the function of the structures that these animals have in common?Both animals have sharp claws that help them dig into sand.Both animals have small eye to help them see at night.Both animals have tough skin to keep them warm in cold weather.Both animals have pointed tails to attract predators.120s5.10a
- Q2Unlike humans, otters have special flaps that close off their nostrils and ears. These flaps help otters survive in an environment that is -snowyterrestrialwindyaquatic120s
- Q3How do structures such as whiskers and antennae benefit organisms?They help the organisms fight predators.They help the organisms detect their surroundings.None of theseThey help the organisms eat food quickly.120s
- Q4The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to -The sounds the animals make.The type of predators the animals have.The type of organisms the animals consume.The habitat the animals live in.120s
- Q5Which two traits best help a cactus conserve water in the dry conditions of a West Texas ecosystem?Sharp spines and waxy stems.Waxy stems and large flowers.Sweet fruit and sharp stems.Large flowers and sweet fruit.120s
- Q6Eagles catch fish in rivers with their talons and tear the fish into small pieces. Which bird most likely catches and eats its food in a way an eagle does?120s
- Q7This butterfly has a pattern on it's wings that resembles the eyes of an owl. What is this adaptation called?CamouflageMigrationHibernationMimicry120s
- Q8Cheetahs, Lions, and Tigers all have special coat patterns that help them hide from potential prey. What is this adaptation called?MimicryHibernationCamouflageMigration120s
- Q9Many animals travel long distances when seasons change or resources become scarce. This seasonal movement is called:CamouflageMigrationMimicryHibernation120s
- Q10Some animals sleep through winter months, or remain dormant to reduce their energy use. This adaptation is called:CamouflageMimicryHibernationMigration120s