Wings, Beaks, Legs, Tails, and Feet-Week 4

What is an adaptation?

• Adaptations are special features that allow their species to survive on Earth.

• Adaptations are scientists who study birds.

• Adaptations are what gives birds their balance and helps them soar in the air.

• Adaptations are what birds use to eat their food.

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Why did animals on the Galapagos Islands change over a long time?

• The animals changed because they didn't know how to survive in the cold.

• Then animals changed because they had to be able to survive in their island habitat, far away from other animals of their species.

• The animals changed because they didn't have anymore food for survival.

• The animals changed because they saw the North Star and followed it to their next location.

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What is an animal hybrid?

• An animal that travels a long distance without exerting much energy.

• The offspring of a parrot.

• The offspring of two different species.

• An animal that is awake all night but sleeps during the day.

An adaptation of sharp-clawed feet helps birds survive by making it easy to __________?

• Walk on grass

• Swim in the water

• Dig holes to find food

• Grab its prey

Which of the following is not a way an animal knows how to return home?

• Awareness of the north and south magnetic poles

• Watching the position of the sun

• Remembering the way places smell

• Looking at a map

The shape of the bird's tail is important for all of the following except

• Helping them soar in the air

• Allowing them to swim

• Allowing them to balance

• Helping them make quick turns or dips whole hunting

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation?

• Cows

• Sharp teeth

• Water

• Warm weather

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Hummingbird's wings move quickly, allowing them to hover over flowers in order to get _____.

• Pollen

• Seeds

• Nectar

• Insects

Which of the following is the purpose of the adaptation for the fox?

• Get home quickly

• Race their animal friends

• Stay physically fit

• Escape predators for survival

Which of the following is an adaptation of a squirrel?

• A sharp memory

• Quick movement

• Sharp teeth

• Soft fur

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