Academic Decathlon Science Practice Test

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• Which group regurgitates pellets?
• Shorebirds typical feature.
• What is true about the green and black poison dart frog's swimming ability?
• How does the midwife toad reproduce?
• Migration describes which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a role of feathers in the material?
• Which term includes snails and slugs with a spiraled shell?
• Which term refers to animals that lack a backbone?
• Which part of a flower receives pollen during pollination?
• What is the survival rate of frogs and toads in terms of their eggs reaching maturity?
• Deer ticks are best described as:
• Which statement about jellyfish is true?
• What does 'forage' mean?
• Is the flying lizard the only relative of iguanas and monitors to live in North America?
• Migration describes which of the following?
• What is preening?
• Passerine refers to which group of birds?
• Which option correctly lists the three categories of amphibians?
• A predator that waits for prey to come close before attacking is called an ...
• What is a key characteristic of compound eyes in insects?
• Which migratory bird builds mud nests on cliffs and under bridges?
• True or False: Owls are silent flyers.
• Which statement best describes Pel's fishing owl's diet?
• Which bird is known for its distinctive red back and melodious song?
• Arthropods make up approximately what percent of all known animal species?
• Which statement best describes a feature of the Golden Eagle?
• Which term is used for a member of the order that includes perching birds and songbirds?
• Pel's fishing owl feeds only on fish.
• Operculum function?
• Which term includes clams and oysters with two hinged shells?
• What are pellets in birds?
• How do scientists define a 'bug'?
• Which term describes the structure cnidarians use to capture prey?
• How long can a mayfly nymph take to become an adult?
• What is distinctive about mating behavior of Doris Swanson's poison dart frog?
• Which term describes a hunting strategy where predators wait for prey to come close before attacking?
• Hemipterans are a group of insects known as true bugs, characterized by mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking.
• What is the name of the specialized organ used by female insects to lay eggs?
• Which feature contributes most to a wide field of view and motion detection in insects?
• Which term describes a defensive formation of small fish in a dense ball?
• True or False: Owls only swallow edible parts of their prey.
• Which term refers to a group of young birds that are cared for together, often seen in flamingos?
• How does the harlequin poison dart frog obtain and deploy its toxins?
• What is preening in birds?
• What is the green basilisk lizard known for?
• What is a defining behavior of woodpeckers?
• Which phylum includes animals with segmented bodies, jointed appendages, and an exoskeleton?
• Which term means small, flat plates that cover the skin of reptiles and some fish?
• What ingredients do birds use to build nests?
• Approximately how long ago did the pterodactyl appear?
• Which statement describes the gharial's typical lifestyle?
• What is unique about the imperial scorpion?
• Why are poison dart frogs often brightly colored?
• Octopus are known for which characteristic?
• Horseshoe crabs are closely related to which group?
• What are hydrothermal vents?
• Which term is described as disc-like structures used to attach to surfaces?
• What is a distinctive feeding method of flamingos?
• Which bird is widely described as feeding on fish and known for a distinctive hunting style?
• What is the mating behavior of the Mexican burrowing toad?
• Which term describes an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs?
• Which insect group is defined by having spine-like projections and camouflage to prevent predation?
• Which statement about the golden poison dart frog is true?
• Which term defines an animal whose body temperature is regulated by the environment?
• Which large black bird is intelligent and adaptable?
• After the nymph stage, the dragonfly or damselfly becomes a winged adult that typically lives for how long?
• Which reptile is mentioned as an example of using large forelimbs to dig burrows and aid climbing?
• What does the term embed mean in biological contexts?
• What does 'stoop' refer to in birds?
• What does 'dabbling' refer to in birds?
• Which term describes a predator that kills prey by wrapping around it and suffocating?
• Which term is a substance that gives color to skin, hair, or feathers?
• Which statement best defines iridescent in birds?
• During which life stage do both newts and frogs have gills?
• Which statement correctly defines fish?
• Which bird is primarily known for feeding on fish?
• What is a colony in the context of ants?
• Which term is a cell that contains pigment and can change color, found in some reptiles?
• Creche is which term in avian biology?
• Aerobatic describes birds that are capable of what?
• What is the diet of the lesser flamingo?
• Which is the largest owl in America?
• Which term refers to a limb or tail adapted for grasping?
• What damage do cabbage aphids cause?
• Photophores help deep-sea fish do what?
• Roost is defined as what?
• What are Cephalopods?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between birds and dinosaurs as presented?
• What does spawn mean in fish reproduction?
• Which large black bird is famous for intelligence?
• Which bird is described as a scavenger with a varied diet including carrion?
• What describes plankton?
• Which bird is known for nests of mud on cliffs and under bridges?
• Roost denotes which type of site?
• What is the feeding behavior of the marabou stork?
• What term describes a thin layer that separates or encloses cells or organelles?
• Which organism forms reefs by forming colonies?
• How do frogs and toads catch prey?
• Which statement about the largest lizard's feeding capacity is true?
• Which term best describes the juvenile aquatic stage of dragonflies and damselflies?
• Which of the following best describes metamorphosis in amphibians?
• What is wingspan?
• What are Cilia?
• The Emperor Dragonfly is known for which traits?
• Chromatophores in chameleons serve several functions. Which of the following is NOT one of their primary roles?
• Which species is the largest amphibian?
• Which description accurately defines roundworms?
• What are the characteristics that differentiate birds from other vertebrates?
• What is a bird called that imitates the sounds of other birds or environmental sounds?
• Which birds are poor fliers and often move around by hopping or climbing?
• What are gills?
• Which group comprises invertebrates with jointed legs and an exoskeleton, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans?
• Which bird is described as a small bird with a red breast, often found in gardens and woodlands?
• What are the characteristics of cockroaches?
• Where does the great crested newt spend its time and what is its larval respiration?
• The harlequin poison dart frog's toxicity is primarily acquired from what source?
• What are schools in fish behavior?
• What are shoals?
• How does the secretary bird differ from other birds of prey?
• Which bird has crossed mandibles adapted for extracting seeds from conifer cones?
• Which adaptation is NOT listed for bald eagles to catch fish?
• What is an amphibian?
• Casque refers to which feature on a bird's head?
• Which term describes a method of locomotion in snakes that involves bending and straightening the body?
• Which statement best defines camouflage?
• Which description best captures a typical characteristic of a raptor?
• What are Suckers?
• What is slipstream in avian flight?
• What does filtered mean in relation to fish?
• What is a skeleton?
• What is a burrow used for?
• What is notable about the Chinese giant salamander?
• Roundworms are a group of unsegmented worms with a cylindrical body, including nematodes.
• Which statement best describes a mollusk?
• Which statement about the great hornbill's casque is most accurate?
• Which term describes a group of fish that is less organized than a school?
• Which term refers to a long, pointed tooth used by some snakes to inject venom?
• What does anadromous mean?
• Which term is a substance that gives color to skin, hair, or feathers?
• What adaptations have allowed the marine toad to thrive?
• What features do game birds share?
• Which statement accurately describes desert locusts?
• Which trait is most characteristic of the peregrine falcon?
• Which feature is most characteristic of nest material diversity among most birds?
• Which term describes a prolonged period of dormancy, typically during winter?
• Which of the following best defines basking?
• Which statement about birds is true?
• In a newt, which life-cycle stage has lungs?
• Penguins spend most of their life on land.
• Which characteristic is typical of crustaceans?
• Which statement describes the Great Tit's plumage and geographic distribution?
• Which statement about a skeleton is accurate?
• Which term refers to a nutrient-rich organic matter excreted by earthworms?
• What does stun mean?
• What adaptations do shorebirds have?
• What is plankton?
• Which statement best describes the danger of a Komodo dragon bite?
• What are photophores?
• Which statement about nectar is accurate?
• The life cycle of a newt includes which stages?
• Splayed describes which feature in birds?
• What is unique about the life cycle of periodical cicadas?
• Where do seabirds spend most of their lives?
• Which statement describes mating behavior of Doris Swanson's poison dart frog?
• Which term describes a prolonged period of dormancy?
• Which of the following is NOT a cephalopod?
• Which term describes a reproductive strategy where organisms release eggs and sperm into the water for external fertilization?
• What best describes an internal skeleton?
• What do most birds use to build their nests?
• What type of life cycle does the sockeye salmon have?
• What is a Gastropod?
• Which statement best defines invertebrates?
• What is the currently understood purpose of the great hornbill's casque?
• Which feature best describes compound eyes in insects?
• An ovipositor is best described as what?
• Hermaphrodite is an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.
• What explains the toxicity of poison dart frogs?
• True or False: Owls have large eyes for daytime vision.
• What is the significance of the large, strong forelimbs of certain reptiles?
• What is notable about the relationship between greater honeyguides and humans?
• What is a characteristic of penguins?
• What is the primary diet of the shoebill?
• What is metamorphosis in amphibians?
• Murmuration is a phenomenon most commonly observed in which group of birds?
• Which of the following best defines cannibalism?
• Perch is best described as which of the following?
• What is the basic social structure of an ant colony?
• What is falconry?
• Which bird is described as having a bill for tearing prey?
• Giant tube worms live in what kind of habitat?
• Which bird forms a cooperative breeding group with help from other kingfishers?
• How do dragonflies and damselflies differ in wing position when resting?
• How long is the smallest lizard found in the Caribbean?
• What is a talon?
• What is the life cycle of damselflies and dragonflies like?
• Seabirds breeding location.
• Which small East Asian bird is known for a distinctive white eye ring?
• Where does the dwarf crocodile primarily live?
• Which term is a toxic substance produced by some animals, including snakes, used to immobilize prey?
• What is the difference between newts and salamanders?
• Chameleons can move their eyes independently. This ability primarily provides what benefit?
• In frogs, which stage is characterized by gills?
• What is a tidal pool?
• Which term includes snails, clams, and octopuses?
• What term describes a large group of birds that live and breed together, often for social or safety reasons?
• Which statement about a talon is accurate?
• Which bird is known for diving at high speeds to catch prey?
• Which statement about the golden poison dart frog is true?
• Crustaceans are defined as what?
• Which statement is true about insect eyes?
• How many eggs does the American alligator female typically lay in a nest?
• What enables geckos to climb on smooth surfaces?
• Earthworms and leeches belong to which phylum of segmented worms?
• Which bird is known for its red breast and common in gardens?
• Which description best matches the feeding behavior of flamingos?
• From birth to spawning, how far can a sockeye salmon travel?
• Great horned owl parental care.
• The life cycle of a frog includes which stages?
• Which statement best describes a distinguishing feature of the Nile crocodile?
• Which description best matches the bill of finches?
• Murmuration is the phenomenon in which large flocks of birds move in a coordinated, fluid manner. Which word describes this behavior?
• What unique ability does Cope's gray tree frog have?
• What type of bill do eagles have?
• What type of bill do hummingbirds have?
• What is the role of soldier ants?
• What type of bill do parrots have?
• What is a unique characteristic of stick and leaf insects?
• Which description best matches the bill of herons?
• Penguins are flightless but fast swimmers.
• What was one of the earliest known birds?
• What are bait balls?
• Which statement about Caribbean lizards is true?
• Anal fin location and function?
• What does 'scavenge' mean?
• What is a mollusk?
• Which term describes feet that are spread out to provide better support or balance?
• Planaria and tapeworms are examples of which group?
• Which term refers to a limb or tail adapted for grasping?
• Which small insectivorous Central/South American bird?
• Which term refers to sensory appendages on the heads of arthropods used for touch and smell?
• Where do Nile crocodiles spend most of their time?
• Pelvic fin characteristics?
• Which statement best describes parasites?
• What is unique about the pied kingfisher's breeding behavior?
• Which term describes insect eyes that are made up of many small visual units?
• Why do American alligators lay eggs in a nest?
• Pellets regurgitated by birds are composed of which parts?
• Spicules are best described as?
• Which statement describes the Emperor Dragonfly?
• Which organism obtains nutrients from chemosynthetic bacteria in its environment?
• Which species lays eggs directly in water in a large egg sac?
• Which fin on the underside aids stability and maneuverability?
• Cuttlefish are cephalopods known for which attribute?
• Which role is primarily responsible for foraging and caring for the queen's offspring within an ant colony?
• What unique adaptation does the wandering albatross have?
• Which professional studies insects?
• Which structure protects the gills in many fish?
• Which term is a type of snake that kills its prey by wrapping around it and suffocating?
• What is notable about the Goliath bullfrog?
• Which term describes the stationary cnidarian body form with tentacles for feeding?
• What adaptations do woodpeckers have for their feeding habits?
• What is the role of worker ants?
• Coral are:
• How do herons typically catch fish?
• What best describes a tidal pool?
• Nest is defined as what?
• Casque refers to which head structure?
• Dorsal fin description?
• Which small East Asian bird has a distinctive white eye ring?
• What is a raptor?
• How long can nymphs take to become winged adults?
• Which statement about owls' eyes is supported by the text?
• Which term refers to a wave-like motion used by snakes for movement?
• Squid are best described as what?
• When did the ancestors of mayflies first fly?
• What is nectar?
• The dyeing poison dart frog's habitat range is extremely small, which contributes to its vulnerability. Which statement best fits this information?
• Which statement best describes pollination?
• Which term is a pigment-containing cell that can change color, found in some reptiles?
• What adaptations make mantids lethal predators?
• What do bird young need after hatching?
• What is a Mollusk?
• What is unique about the thorny devil's defense mechanism?
• Which statement about adult mayflies is correct?
• Which term describes a cold-blooded vertebrate animal that has scales and lays eggs?
• Which statement describes the role of soldier ants?
• Periodical cicadas have a long underground nymph stage. Which option correctly describes its duration?
• Why do birds build nests?
• Which option best describes falconry?
• Which of the following best defines carrion?
• An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects.
• Lesser flamingos primarily feed on which organisms in shallow waters?
• Geckos adhere to smooth surfaces due to what forces generated by their toe pads?
• Which adaptations help bald eagles fish?
• Jellyfish are best described as which of the following?
• An anadromous fish spends part of its life in which environments?
• Flatworms are a group of worms characterized by a flattened body shape, including planarians and tapeworms.
• What is a Bivalve?
• Which statement accurately describes the gharial's behavior?
• Polyp describes which body form of cnidarians?
• What is plumage?
• What is a burrow?
• Which term refers to an animal with a backbone or spinal column?
• Which feature do chameleons use to catch prey at a distance?
• What is the name of the specialized organ used by many female insects to lay eggs?
• Which bird is described as having a bill for breaking into nuts and pulling back fruit skin?
• What feature is specialized about amphibian skin?
• What is the conservation status of the dyeing poison dart frog?
• What do all gulls have in common?
• In a colony, which statement best captures the queen ant's main responsibility?
• Caudal fin is best described as?
• What is a worm cast?
• Which statement about ocelli (simple eyes) in insects is true?
• Which statement best defines a predator?
• What plumage can the snow goose have?
• Which migratory pattern describes species that spawn in freshwater after maturing in saltwater?
• Nematocyst is a specialized cell found in which organisms, used for capturing prey?
• Pectoral fin location and function?
• What is the feeding strategy of the striated heron?
• What do kingfishers use their sharp bills for?
• What is a frill?
• Which term describes hair-like structures on the bodies of some worms that assist in movement and sensing the environment?
• Which of the following describes the process of pollination?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a nest-building material?
• Which of the following describes falconry?
• How do ringed plovers catch their prey?
• What ecological interaction describes the greater honeyguide's behavior with humans?
• Which animals are segmented worms?
• What is a wattle?
• How many eggs can a female horseshoe crab lay?
• Which fin is commonly referred to as the tail fin?
• Are birds living dinosaurs?
• Which statement about adult mayflies is true?
• Which of the following describes three adaptations chameleons have for survival?
• Which process is essential for fertilization in flowering plants?
• Which term refers to an internal skeleton?
• Which fin is located on the back of a fish?
• What adaptations do treehoppers have to avoid predation?
• What evidence supports that birds are living dinosaurs?
• What is the primary role of queen ants in a colony?
• Which insect holds its wings outstretched when resting?
• What is a fin?
• How does a chameleon change its skin color?
• Which small insectivorous bird inhabits tropical forests of Central and South America?