types of adaptations

Coloring or another physical characteristic that help an organism blend in with its environment

• mimicry
• camouflage
• hibernation
• migration

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When an organism copies a characteristic of something else in order to better its chances for survival and reproduction

• hibernation
• camouflage
• mimicry
• migration

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The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another

• camouflage
• migration
• hibernation
• function

When an organism slows its life functions for a period of time to better its chances for survival during harsh conditions

• camouflage
• migration
• mimicry
• hibernation

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Function is ________________________.

• the way something looks
• how something sounds
• what something does
• the role of an organism

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A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 

• an adaptation
• environment
• response
• stimulus

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Which of the following is a structural adaptation for the underlined animal?

• A butterfly has bright colors to warn predators that it is poisonous.

• A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to play dead.

• A herd of buffalo encircle their young to protect them from a pack of wolves.

• A dung beetle rolls a piece of dung across the desert.

Plants with spines and waxy leaves are well suited for life in which environment?

• Desert
• Temperate forest
• Grassland
• Tropical Rainfroest

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An example of a structural adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell

• The spikes on a porcupine fish

• a rabbit burrowing underground

• a viper biting when threatened

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The Prickly Pear Cactus can grow in a dry environment because.....

• it is able to store water

• it has spiny leaves

• is carnivorous

• collects salt