Stemscopes: Adaptations Review Game

A hawk warns other hawks to stay out of its territory. In a habitat where trees make it difficult to see things that are far away, which adaptation of the hawk most helps it defend its territory in this type of habitat?

• sharp claws

• hollow bones

• sharp claws

• a loud call

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Animals with webbed feet are best adapted to live in which kind of environment?

• a desert environment

• a rocky, mountain environment

• in a lake, ocean, or wetland environment

• in a treetop environment, jumping from branch to branch

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Deep ocean habitats are often characterized as being totally dark with very cold temperatures, and extreme water pressure. Which adaptation would be helpful for animals living in the deep ocean?

• big ears

• strong bones

• thin skin

• small eyes

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Some plants live in environments where there is little rainfall. In these locations, the only other sources for water are deep underground. Which adaptation would best help plants survive in this environment?

• broad leaves

• bright flowers

• tall stems

• long roots

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Which adaptation of the water lily is specially adapted to allow it to reach the surface of the water?

• long, gas filled stems

• thick roots

• pale, pink flowers

• broad, flat leaves

Which behavior is an adaptation that helps animals conserve (store) energy when food is hard to find?

• migration

• mimicry

• hibernation

• camouflage

Which adaption would be helpful for an animal leaving in a cold, arctic environment?

• thick fur and layers of fat

• large paws for hunting

• a large shell around the body

• ability to fly or run fast

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Which adaptation would best help plants survive in a dense, forest environment where there is a lot of competition for sunlight?

• structures like vines which allow them to climb up trees

• deeper roots to absorb more nutrients

• long leaves to minimize water loss

• bright colors to attract pollinators

Which adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in a seasonal environment where it snows in the winter?

• webbed feet and waterproof feathers

• sharp claws

• a long tail that can wrap around branches

• fur that changes from brown to white depending on the season

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Long roots would be a helpful adaption for which type of environment?

• a dense, rain forest environment

• little rainfall where water is deep underground

• an ocean environment

• a cold, snowy environment

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