Movement in Animals Quiz - CBSE Class 7 Science

Free practice quiz: Movement in Animals (CBSE Class 7 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 7 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Movement in Animals, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in animals?

   1. To provide shape
   2. To aid in movement
   3. To store energy
   4. To circulate blood
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   Answer: B. To aid in movement

   Skeletal muscles are primarily responsible for facilitating movement in the body by contracting and relaxing.

2. What is the main advantage of jointed limbs in animals?

   1. They are stronger
   2. They allow for more flexibility
   3. They are easier to control
   4. They allow for faster growth
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   Answer: B. They allow for more flexibility

   Jointed limbs provide flexibility, which is crucial for movement and adaptation to various terrains.

3. What is the role of the backbone in vertebrates?

   1. Support and movement
   2. Protection of organs
   3. Blood circulation
   4. Temperature regulation
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   Answer: A. Support and movement

   The backbone provides structural support and is essential for movement in vertebrates.

4. Why is the tail important for a kangaroo?

   1. It helps in eating
   2. It acts as a balance
   3. It makes them look attractive
   4. It provides warmth
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   Answer: B. It acts as a balance

   The tail of a kangaroo is essential for balance while hopping, helping it maintain stability.

5. What musculoskeletal feature is key for flight in birds?

   1. Lightweight bones
   2. Strong legs
   3. Flexible tails
   4. Long wingspan
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   Answer: A. Lightweight bones

   Birds have lightweight bones to reduce body weight, which aids in flight efficiency.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following animals primarily moves using its fins?
2. What type of movement is associated with earthworms?
3. How do birds primarily achieve flight?
4. Which of the following is NOT a mode of locomotion?
5. What kind of movement do insects typically exhibit?
6. Which body structure is most important for the swimming of fish?
7. How do reptiles primarily move?
8. In what way do mammals usually adapt their movement?
9. What type of motion is seen in leaping frogs?
10. What is the underlying principle of how animals move?
11. How do penguins adapt their movement to swim?
12. What kind of motion do snakes primarily use to move?
13. Which factor primarily affects the speed of a land animal's movement?
14. What is the significance of a dolphin's streamlined shape?
15. Which adaptation helps cheetahs to run fast?

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