Closure -Circumstances that leads to adaptation quiz

What happens to plants that cannot get enough sunlight?

• • They grow taller

• They sleep more

• They sleep more

• They may not survive

If a type of tree in the forest starts to grow its leaves higher up on the trunk, what might be the reason?

• To avoid being eaten by animals

• To get more sunlight

• To look taller and more imposing

• A and B

Imagine an animal that usually eats insects, but insects are becoming hard to find. What might the animal do?

• Start eating plants

• Sleep until insects return

• Move to a new location

• A or C

What might happen to a species of fish if their lake home is slowly taken over by plants, making less room for swimming?

• They adapt by becoming smaller

• They might leave the lake for open water

• They learn to eat plants

• A and B

Scenario: A group of animals moves to a colder region and begins to grow thicker fur. What does this tell us about the animals?

• They prefer cold weather

• Their bodies are adapting to the new, colder environment

• They are preparing for hibernation

• They accidentally moved to the colder region

Why do some animals migrate long distances every year?

• For vacation

• To find food

• To visit family

• To enjoy better weather

A certain type of fish starts growing longer fins over time. What might be a reason for this change?

• To swim faster and escape from predators

• To look more attractive

• To fit in smaller spaces

• A and B

Why might a bear choose to live in a forest instead of a desert?

• Because forests have more trees for shelter

• Because deserts are too hot

• Because forests offer more types of foods suitable for bears

• All of the above

Imagine a pond dries up. What might the frogs living there do?

• Stay and wait for rain

• Move to another water source

• Adapt to live on land

• B or C

If two species of birds eat the same type of food, but one species starts eating a different kind of food, what might have caused the change?

• The birds wanted to try something new

• There was not enough food for both species

• The other food was easier to find

• B and C