Grade 4 Physics Worksheet: Animals Challenge Practice

Animals Challenge Practice

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Grade 4 Physics Worksheet: Animals Challenge Practice

Animals Challenge Practice

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Grade: Grade 4

Subject: Physics

Topic: Animals

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 50

Instructions:
Read each question carefully and answer in complete sentences or with the correct choice, word, or number. Work from easy to hard. Think about how animals move, hear, see, stay warm, and use force.

Skills Practiced:

Animals
Physics
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What is one way a bird can move from place to place?

2Question

What body part helps a fish move through water?

3Question

What do we call the force that pulls animals toward the ground?

4Question

Which animal is built for jumping: a frog or a whale?

5Question

What helps a dog hear sounds?

6Question

Which is faster for a cheetah: walking or running?

7Question

What do wings help many birds do?

8Question

What part of a horse touches the ground to help it move?

9Question

True or false: A fish uses lungs to breathe underwater.

10Question

What kind of motion does a swing have as it moves back and forth?

11Question

Why do ducks have webbed feet?

12Question

Which animal would likely need strong legs for long jumps: a kangaroo or a snail?

13Question

What is one reason an owl can hunt at night?

14Question

What do we call the pushing or pulling action that changes how an object moves?

15Question

Which surface is usually easier for an animal to run on: smooth ice or dry grass?

16Question

How does a snake move without legs?

17Question

Why do penguins have a thick layer of fat or feathers?

18Question

Which animal uses flippers to move well in water: a seal or a giraffe?

19Question

What happens to a ball when a stronger force is applied to it?

20Question

Name one animal that uses camouflage to stay safe.

21Question

Why do some animals have sharp claws?

22Question

What simple machine might help an animal or person lift a heavy object?

23Question

How does the shape of a bird’s body help it fly?

24Question

Which would create more friction: rough sand or a polished floor?

25Question

Why do camels have broad feet for walking on sand?

26Question

What part of a bat helps it find insects in the dark?

27Question

If a dog runs up a hill, does gravity help or resist the motion?

28Question

What is one way a fish’s body shape helps it move in water?

29Question

Why can a bird sit on a branch without falling?

30Question

Which animal would likely move most easily on slippery ice: a polar bear or a lizard?

31Question

What causes an echo?

32Question

How do whiskers help some animals like cats?

33Question

Why do frogs have strong back legs?

34Question

What would happen if an animal had no friction at all on the ground?

35Question

Why do birds spread their wings when gliding?

36Question

Which animal body feature is best for digging: sharp claws or smooth hooves?

37Question

How does a sea turtle move in water?

38Question

Why are many nighttime animals quiet when moving?

39Question

What does it mean when we say an animal is well adapted to its habitat?

40Question

Which animal is better adapted for life in a tree: a squirrel or a dolphin?

41Question

How can a grasshopper move with a strong push from its legs?

42Question

Why do fish need fins as well as tails?

43Question

What might happen if a bird’s feathers got wet and heavy?

44Question

Which type of movement is shown when a kangaroo moves by hopping?

45Question

Why do some animals have thick fur in winter?

46Question

How does a crab’s hard shell help it?

47Question

Explain why a long-necked giraffe has an advantage when reaching leaves high in a tree.

48Question

If an animal needs to move quickly on land, what two body features might help it?

49Question

Choose an animal and explain how one body part helps it move, stay safe, or find food.

50Question

Think about an animal in a very cold place. Describe two features that help it survive and explain how each feature works.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	By flying.
2	Its tail and fins.
3	Gravity.
4	A frog.
5	Its ears.
6	Running.
7	They help birds fly.
8	Its hooves.
9	False.
10	Back-and-forth motion.
11	To help them swim better.
12	A kangaroo.
13	It has good night vision and hearing.
14	A force.
15	Dry grass.
16	It slithers by pushing against the ground.
17	To stay warm.
18	A seal.
19	It usually moves faster or farther.
20	Answers may vary, such as a chameleon or a leaf insect.
21	To help them पकड़ prey, climb, or defend themselves.
22	A pulley or a ramp; either is acceptable if explained.
23	A streamlined shape helps it move through air more easily.
24	Rough sand.
25	To stop them from sinking in.
26	It uses sound and echoes with its ears.
27	Gravity resists the motion.
28	Its streamlined shape helps it swim more easily.
29	Its feet can grip the branch.
30	A polar bear.
31	Sound waves bouncing off a surface and coming back.
32	They help them feel nearby objects and spaces.
33	For jumping far and swimming.
34	It would be hard to walk or hold on to surfaces.
35	To stay in the air longer and move smoothly.
36	Sharp claws.
37	It uses its flippers to swim.
38	So they do not scare away prey or alert danger.
39	Its body parts and behaviors help it live there.
40	A squirrel.
41	It can jump far.
42	Fins help steer and balance, and tails help push them forward.
43	It would be harder to fly.
44	Jumping or hopping motion.
45	To keep body heat in and stay warm.
46	It protects the crab’s body.
47	Its long neck helps it reach food other animals cannot easily reach.
48	Strong legs and a light, streamlined body.
49	Answers will vary.
50	Answers will vary; examples include thick fur, blubber, small ears, or white camouflage.