5.10A STAAR Questions

Which statement explains an advantage of a bone in the macaw's tongue that the hornbill does NOT need?

• helps macaws catch and chew small mammals and crustaceans

• helps macaws break open and eat tropical fruits and nuts

• helps macaws make large holes in trees to reach insects to eat

• helps macaws swallow whole prey

Which statement explains why one organism is better adapted to the removal of the tall trees?

• the fungi are better adapted because they have spores that grow better in the dark

• the ferns are better adapted because they have strong root systems

• the fungi are better adapted because they can get energy from decaying trees

• the ferns are better adapted because they get energy from the sun

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The difference between the shapes of their feet is most likely associated with the --

• predators that hunt them

• climate in which they live

• way they get their food

• distance they can fly

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which statement best describes why butterflies and hummingbirds both have long tongues?

• butterflies and hummingbirds both migrate

• butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to brightly colored flowers

• butterflies and hummingbirds eat the same food

• butterflies and hummingbirds have the same predators

Based on these adaptations, which table best matches the bird species to its environment?

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Which statement does NOT describe hot the body structures of these animals help them escape predators?

• Paws with long claws on flexible toes help them climb trees

• Sharp teeth allow them to catch prey on land or in water

• Long tails allow them to balance on branches in trees

• Good eyesight helps them to see at night

Both animals have structures that help them survive. Which sentence best describes the function of the structures that these animals have in common?

• Both animals have small eyes that help them see clearly at night

• Both animals have tough skin to keep them warm in cold weather

• Both animals have sharp claws that help them to dig in sand

• Both animals have pointed tails to attract predators

Unlike humans, otters have special flaps that close off their nostrils and ears. These flaps help otters survive in an environment that is--

• terrestrial

• snowy

• windy

• aquatic

Based on this information, what is most likely an advantage of the bony fish tail fin over the shark tail fin?

• It is easier for a bony fish to change direction quickly since muscles control the movement of the tail fin

• The bones in the tail fin help a bony fish sink to lower depths in the water when searching for food

• The flexible tail fin is fanned by the water, so a bony fish uses less energy to swim

• The thin spines of the tail fil prevent a bony fish from being seen by larger predator fish

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Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators.

Instead the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help them escape from predators mainly by allowing them to --

• dig deep holes for their eggs

• swim and dive easily

• blend into their surroundings

• hold their breath for several minutes