NST1501 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2026 - Due 3 August 2026

NST1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: 3 AUGUST 2026

,NST1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 3 AUGUST 2026




QUESTION 1

1.1 What is the primary purpose of an animal shelter?

C. to provide care and protection for homeless or abandoned animals

(Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1)




1.2 Which of the following is not a natural shelter?

D. cage

(Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1.1)




1.3 Which of the following is not human-made shelter?

B. caves

(Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1.1)

, 1.4 Why do some animals burrow into the ground?

D. To create shelter, stay safe from predators, or regulate temperature

(Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1.1)




1.5 Which of the following animals is known for its burrowing behaviour?

B. Insects

(Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1.1)




1.6 Which of the following is NOT a type of cave?

B. land caves

(Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1.1)




1.7 Why do some bears use caves?

C. To hibernate during the winter

(University of South Africa, 2023, Learning Unit 3, Section 3.1.1)