Unit 3 Lesson 2

How do animals use camouflage to survive?

• by standing out from their environment

• by imitating other animals

• by blending in with their environment

• by giving warning calls

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Which characteristic helps desert animals survive?

• They are brightly colored.

• They drink salt water.

• They hunt during the day.

• They hunt at night.

Which is NOT a trait that can help a plant survive in the desert?

• wide leaves

• a waxy coating on leaves

• long roots

• thorns and thick stems

During cold winters, some animals survive by _____.

• saving water

• hibernating

• shedding their fur

• imitating other animals

To survive in cold water whales adapted a ______.

• thick layer of gray fur

• thin layer of scales

• thick layer of blubber for warmth

• thin layer of dry skin

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices*.

An animal will ______ to rest during the harsh temperatures of a cold winter.

*migrate

*hibernate

Camouflage can help animals survive.

Which statement is an example of how camouflage can help an animal survive?

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

• 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.

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The students learned that some animals survive long droughts by moving to new locations. Which animal is most able to survive a drought?

• frog

• chipmunk

• turtle

• bird

Students learn that birds are born with the ability to build nests. How does a tree affect how well a bird can build its nest?

• Trees that are not close to water make stronger nests.

• Trees that are close to water will make stronger nests.

• Trees with stronger branches will make stronger nests.

• Trees that are larger can build stronger nests.

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Is this statement about mimicry true or false?

____________ An insect will be able to look like grass when it is on the ground.

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