How Living Things Adapt

Why do bees and butterflies like the red flower more?

• Because it sings

• Because it is blue

• Because it stands out more

• Because it is small

What helps birds get more food to eat?

• Long tails

• Sharp, pointed bills

• Fast legs

• Big eyes

What adaptation helps dolphins swim fast?

• Fins and smooth skin

• Wings

• Striped fur

• Long ears

How do desert plants survive in dry places?

• By dancing

• By growing thick stems and leaves that hold in water

• By flying

• By running fast

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What keeps bowhead whales warm in the cold Arctic Ocean?

• Thick blubber

• A big hat

• Sunglasses

• A scarf

How do polar bears stay warm and dry?

• Thick fat and thick hair

• By wearing boots

• By drinking hot cocoa

• By sitting by the fire

Why is it hard for other animals to find the arctic fox in winter?

• Because it is very quiet

• Because it has white fur

• Because it flies away

• Because it hides under the snow

What helps the monkey with a strong tail?

• It can climb trees faster and stay out of danger

• It can sing louder

• It can jump higher

• It can swim faster

What happens to plants and animals over time?

• They learn to cook

• They grow wheels

• They learn to dance

• They adapt

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How do adaptations help animals and plants?

• They help them live longer

• They help them fly

• They teach them to read

• They make them famous

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