Adaptations & Life Cycles

Which of the following is an adaptation to life in a cold place?

• wing feathers
• a long neck
• a layer of fat under the skin
• spotted fur

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does the giraffe's long neck help it survive in the African grassland?  The long neck helps the giraffe-

• run very quickly
• reach tree branches
• drink from ponds
• hide from predators

Box turtles have yellowish markings on their green shells.  The colors and patterns help the turtle blend in on the ground in a forest.  This adaptation is an example of

• Hibernation
• Migration
• Behavior
• Camouflage

A black bear has many adaptations that help it survive in its environment.  Which adaptation would NOT be an example of a structural adaptation

• Sharp claws
• Thick, black fur
• Excellent sense of smell
• Hibernating through the winter

Penguins have webbed feet.  In which kind of place would this adaptation help an animal survive?

• Ocean
• Mountaintop
• Grassland
• Desert

Rabbits eat grass and are eaten by wolves.  Which adaptation does a rabbit need to survive?

• Strong legs for running from predators.
• Sharp teeth for hunting prey.
• Being able to hibernate.
• Being able to migrate.

Colorful flowers with a sweet smell help some plants meet their needs in their habitat because they will be better able to-

• attract insects.
• collect sunlight.
• survive the cold.
• absorb rainwater.

Which is a pattern of coloring that helps a living thing blend in with its surrounding?

• Migration
• Hibernation
• Dormancy
• Camouflage

Which word best describes why trees look dead in the winter?

• Hibernation
• Migration
• Dormancy
• Camouflage

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

A toucan is a bird that eats very large tough tropical fruit.  Which tool would you expect a toucan's beak to look like?

• Large pliers
• Chopsticks
• Slotted Spoon
• Eye Dropper