Adaptations

Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here.

A hawk warns other hawks to stay out of its territory, but it lives 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?

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Some plants live in environments, such as a dense forest, where there is a lot of competition for sunlight. Plants that live here have to find ways to receive more sunlight. Which adaptation would best help plants survive in this environment?

• Bright colors to attract pollinators

• Deeper roots to absorb more nutrients

• Long leaves to help minimize water loss

• Structures that allow them to climb up trees

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Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in which kind of an environment?

• Heavy rains for most of the year

• Seasons that include a snowy winter

• A very hot and dry climate

• Many forests with tall trees

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Animals that live in the frigid regions of the North or South Pole must adapt to special conditions. Some information about environmental conditions in polar regions is provided.

Which of these could be a helpful adaptation for an organism that lives in the North Pole?

• Ability to fly or run fast

• Large paws for hunting

• Thick fur and layers of fat

• Hard shell around the body

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Many animals hibernate during the winter, when they spend most of their time sleeping. This behavior is an adaptation that helps animals in which of the following ways?

• Allowing them to avoid the harsh sun and rains

• Building strong muscles for fighting enemies

• Conserving energy when food is hard to find

• Making them easy for predators to see

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Adriana loves how water lilies float on water. She has recently planted a few in her backyard pond. Some adaptations of a water lily are illustrated here.

The water lily has unique adaptations that allow it to survive in the water. Which adaptation of the water lily is specially adapted to allow it to reach the surface of the water?

• Pale pink flowers

• Broad, flat leaves

• Long, gas-filled stems

• Thick roots

Animals that live deep in the ocean must adapt to special conditions. An image is provided.

Which of these could be a helpful adaptation for an organism that lives in the deep ocean?

• Large ears

• Thin skin

• Strong bones

• Strong eyes

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Sean lives on a farm with his family. While feeding the ducks, he noticed their webbed feet and wondered why they were shaped the way they were. Sean's father told him that each kind of animal has adaptations that benefit them in their environments. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in which kind of an environment?

• Has above-normal amount of rainfall

• Requires jumping from branch to branch

• Has rocky and rough ground cover

• Requires moving through water

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