Habitats

The pictures show two snakes. The coral snake is venomous. The milk snake is not venomous. How does looking almost exactly like the coral snake help the milk snake?

• It helps the milk snake find prey easily.

• It helps the milk snake move very quickly.

• It helps the milk snake blend into its environment.

• It helps the milk snake keep predators away because it looks like a dangerous snake.

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The body of a fish is covered in scales, a bird's body is covered in feathers, and a rabbit has fur all over. What do scales, feathers, and fur have in common?

• They are all help the animals camouflage into their habitats.

• They all help the animals move.

• They are all protective features that keep bodies of the animals safe.

• They all have the same texture or feeling.

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The diagram below shows an armadillo and a turtle. What adaptations do these two organisms have in common that are helpful for survival?

• protective outer armor to protect against predators

• long tails to use in defense against predators

• long claws for climbing

• large ears for hearing

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The picture shows a Georgia bobcat, which lives in the mountain regions of Georgia. The bobcat has wide paws and sharp claws to help it

• travel quickly across sandy ground.

• stay balanced on the rocky terrain.

• avoid getting stuck in the thick mud.

• swim across long distances for food.

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The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in this environment?

• large ears

• thick fur

• webbed feet

• sharp claws

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Many plant flowers in any environment are brightly colored and contain a sweet liquid called nectar. These characteristics

• allow the plant to absorb more sunlight.

• attract insects and birds to the plant.

• make the plant's fruit colorful and sweet.

• warn herbivores not to eat the plant.

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The picture shows the venom glands in a snake. The venom glands help a snake with which two life processes?

• protection and communication with other animals

• camouflage and digestion of food

• digestion of food and communication with other animals

• protection and hunting for food

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Many plants have leaves that have a waxy covering called a cuticle. Plant roots do NOT have a cuticle. Based on this information, what is the most likely function (job) of the cuticle?

• to keep insects away

• to provide shape to the plants

• to prevent (stop) water loss

• to absorb nutrients

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Flowers that are pollinated by insects generally have brightly colored petals. What function (job) do these petals serve?

• They help the plant produce a large quantity of nectar for insects.

• They help keep the flowers open at all times during the day.

• They help attract insects that aid the plant in pollination.

• They help the plant produce large numbers of seeds.

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Plants compete for many different resources, including sunlight and water. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is most likely to help the plant successfully compete for water?

• a broad and deep root system

• the ability to produce fruit with seeds

• a tall stem or trunk

• colorful flowers

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