Adaptations

Why would an organism that blends with its background have a higher chance of survival?

• It can see better.

• It can reproduce more quickly.

• It can move faster.

• It is more likely to avoid predators.

What is a mutation?

• A necessary change in an organism's diet.

• A seasonal change in an organism's habitat.

• A deliberate change in an organism's behavior.

• A random change in an organism's genes.

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation in plants to deter predators?

• The distinctive smell of mint.

• The change of leaf color in autumn.

• The production of fruits.

• The ability to grow quickly.

How do poison dart frogs avoid being eaten?

• Their bright colors serve as a warning.

• They camouflage with the environment.

• They are very fast.

• They can fly.

What can trigger mutations?

• Bright light.

• High temperatures.

• Loud noises.

• Radiation or chemical changes in the environment.

What is the role of adaptations in an organism's survival?

• They help the organism survive in its environment.

• They make the organism more visible.

• They decrease the organism's lifespan.

• They increase the organism's need for water.

What happens to traits that hinder survival over time?

• They become more common.

• They eventually disappear.

• They do not change.

• They mutate into beneficial traits.

Which adaptation helps cacti survive in dry environments?

• Thin, spread-out roots.

• Ability to grow tall.

• Thick, water-retaining bodies.

• Brightly colored flowers.

What is likely to happen to a population of oak trees when a few have a mutation that allows them to survive a new fungus?

• The population will eventually consist mostly of trees with the mutation.

• The population will move to a new area.

• The population will decrease in size.

• The population will change color.

What characteristic helps reindeer move on snowy ground without slipping?

• Brightly colored antlers.

• Long legs.

• Sponge-like hooves.

• Thick fur.