Animal Adaptations & Environment

How will a large number of rabbits born in an area affect the plants there?

• The plant number will increase.

• The plant numbers will decrease.

• The plants will stop growing.

• The plants will grow faster.

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How have some animals adapted to extremely hot temperatures?

• by changing color

• by sleeping at night

• by using camouflage

• by burrowing underground

Which situation would most likely cause deer to move from their habitat to a new location?

• The trees were cut down for buildings.

• It became overpopulated with rabbits.

• The number of predators decreased.

• Different types of birds arrived.

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As temperatures drop in the north, what will most birds do?

• migrate

• hibernate

• store food

• build nests

Which is a negative result of a forest fire?

• triggers germination for certain seeds

• allows for new growth to take place

• clears the forest floor of debris

• releases pollutants into the air

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Which would most likely cause an animal to travel in search of water?

• drought

• daylight

• increased winds

• low temperatures

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Why does a giant anteater create a loud hissing sound when another animal comes into its territory?

• The anteater wants to greet the animal and become friends.

• The anteater is trying to tell the other animal where food is located.

• The anteater feels threatened and is warning the animal to stay away.

• The anteater is warning the animal of a common predator.

Flamingos are long-legged birds with curved beaks and pink coloring. How could these adaptations be beneficial to flamingos living in saltwater lagoons?

• The pink coloring helps the birds to recognize their family group.

• The curved beak assists in finding food hidden below the water.

• Long legs allow the birds to stay warm during hot weather.

• Wide wings promote cooling off with warm water.

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In a forest ecosystem, the niche of a squirrel population is

• to decompose

• to pollinate flowers

• to recycle nutrients in the soil

• to collect acorns and bury them in the soil

Why would bats begin to eat more once summer ends?

• They are preparing to migrate.

• They are preparing to hibernate.

• More offspring are born at this time of year.

• Their ability to track food by echolocation is reduced.

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