Science Unit 3 Lesson 2 - Adaptations and Variations

What helps sea lions and walruses stay warm in the cold climate?

• blubber

• migration

• hibernation

• camouflage

What is mimicry?

• Mimicry is when a living thing cries.

• Mimicry is when one living thing looks like another.

• Mimicry is when an animal blends into the environment.

• Mimicry is when an animal moves from one place to another.

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Which is an example of camouflage?

• Birds fly south in a v-shape to save energy during their flight.

• A butterfly can have patterns on its wings to warn predators.

• A snake’s color blends into the sand to disguise itself from prey.

• Stick bugs can imitate sticks to avoid being seen by predators.

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During cold winters, some animals survive by _____.

• hunting

• mimicry

• hibernating

• camouflaging

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Name one trait that can help a plant survive in the desert.

• thin stems

• long roots

• large leaves

• mimicry

Jackrabbits have ________ and _________ to stay cool in the desert environment.

• big bodies and long ears

• small ears and long bodies

• long bodies and big ears

• small bodies and long ears

Which characteristic helps desert animals survive?

• They drink salt water.

• They hunt during the day.

• They are brightly colored.

• They hunt at night.

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How do animals use camouflage to survive?

• by blending in with their environment

• by giving warning calls

• by imitating other animals

• by standing out from their environment

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Dolphins and whales breathe through their gills.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a reason why do some ocean animals migrate?

• They migrate to reproduce.

• They migrate when the ocean temperature has changed.

• They migrate to find shelter.

• They migrate to find food.