Characteristics Among Species Quiz

Which plant does NOT have a trait variation that would give it a survival advantage?

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Are all animals in a group the same? Why or why not?

• No; All animals in a group are not the same because some like different things.

• No; All animals in a group are not the same because some develop trait variations.

• Yes; All animals are the same in a group because they are the same species.

• Yes; All animals are the same in a group because they have the same parents.

Which animal is demonstrating a trait that leads to a survival advantage?

Which answer choice best explains what the term variation means? Example: The moth's variation in color pattern helps it blend in with the bark.

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Explain how the cheetahs' variation in traits has given it a survival advantage above other animals.

• The cheetah can run very fast to catch its prey.

• The cheetah hunts animals that no other predators want to eat.

• The cheetah has very sharp claws that help it dig tunnels for hiding.

• The cheetah is very attractive so other animals like it.

Plants and animals have variations in their physical and behavioral traits. How do these variations provide advantages to their survival?

• Variations in traits do not provide any advantage for the plant or animal.

• Variations in traits allow plants and animals to adapt to changes in the environment to increase their survival chances.

• Variations in traits allow plants and animals to adapt to changes in the environment to decrease their survival chances.

• Variations in traits allow plants and animals to adapt to changes to the environment.

Which answer choice best explains what the term variation means? Example: The moth's variation in color pattern helps it blend in with the bark.

• The term variation means something that stays the same or constant.

• The term variation means beautiful and fancy.

• The term variation means a change or difference in something.

• The term variation means something numerous or plentiful.

How do these trait variations give the cactus an advantage in the desert?

• Their adaptations help them store water when it is available.

• Their adaptations help them increase water intake when it is available.

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• Their adaptations help them decrease water loss when it is available.

Skunks have black, brown, or grey fur with a bright white stripe down the center of their backs. This stripe serves as a warning to anything that might try to attack it. When frightened or threatened, a skunk will spray a stinky, musky liquid at its predator. The skunk will give a warning that it's about to spray by arching its back, raising its tail high in the air, turning its back toward the enemy, and stomping its front feet. The smell stays on the predator and can even get into their eyes. The spray can reach a predator up to 15 feet away! How does this trait variation give the skunk a better chance at survival?

• The size of the skunk helps it run faster than predators.

• The colors and odorous spray help keep the skunk from being eaten.

• The weight of the skunk makes it too heavy to be carried away.

• The odorous spray helps the skunk hide in the forest.

Skunks have black, brown, or grey fur with a bright white stripe down the center of their backs. This stripe serves as a warning to anything that might try to attack it. When frightened or threatened, a skunk will spray a stinky, musky liquid at its predator. The skunk will give a warning that it's about to spray by arching its back, raising its tail high in the air, turning its back toward the enemy, and stomping its front feet. The smell stays on the predator and can even get into their eyes. The spray can reach a predator up to 15 feet away!

Skunks have unique trait variations that will allow it to survive in ways other animals cannot. A skunks fur pattern, fur color, and spray will enable it to catch more prey than other animals.

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