Biome Adaptations

A desert is very hot during the day and receives very little rain. 
Which plants will most likely survive in this kind of environment?

• plants with waxy coatings
• plants with few roots
• plants with large leaves
• plants with soft stems

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The rainforest is very moist and receives much rain. 
Which plants will most likely survive in this kind of environment?

• plants with few roots
• plants with needles 
• plants with large leaves
• plants that grow close together

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage

Some plants have small leaves that help them do which of these?

• grow tall
• save water
• make seeds
  make seeds
• fall off in winter

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Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

What is an adaptation?

• A feature that helps a plant grow.
• A feature that helps a living thing survive.
• A feature that helps a living thing walk.
• A feature that that helps only animals survive. 

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Consumers that get energy by eating ONLY plants are called: _____

• herbivores
• omnivores
• carnivores

Consumers that eat ONLY animals are ______

• herbivores
• carnivores
• omnivores