Snails & worms
6 free practice questions with explanations
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Snails & worms: example questions & answers
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What does a snail carry on its back to hide inside?
- AA leaf
- BA backpack
- CA shell✓
- DA stone
Answer: A snail can pull its soft body inside the shell it carries on its back to stay safe.
How does a snail move along?
- AIt slides slowly on a trail of slime✓
- BIt hops on two legs
- CIt runs very fast
- DIt flies with wings
Answer: A snail glides slowly, leaving a shiny trail of slime behind it.
Where do earthworms usually live?
- AIn the clouds
- BIn the soil underground✓
- CUp in trees
- DIn the sea
Answer: Earthworms live in the soil and help mix it up as they wriggle through.
Why are earthworms good for a garden?
- AThey scare away the birds
- BThey cut the grass
- CThey help make the soil healthy for plants✓
- DThey water the flowers
Answer: Worms tunnel through soil and help plants grow by keeping the soil healthy.
What is a slug most like?
- AA baby spider
- BA tiny fish
- CA little bird
- DA snail without a shell✓
Answer: A slug is a soft, slimy minibeast that is like a snail but has no shell.
Which of these do snails love to eat in the garden?
- ALeaves and plants✓
- BSand
- CRocks
- DMetal
Answer: Snails nibble on leaves and plants, which is why gardeners often spot the holes they leave.