Adaptations

An invasive species can be introduced through

human interaction with an ecosystem.

• true

• false

Which of the following is an invasive species that is

killing many trees in North America?

• cane toads

• emerald ash borers

• barnacles

• zebra mussels

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Migration is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

• true

• false

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Hibernating through the winter is a structural

adaptation.

• true

• false

Hibernating through the winter is a structural

adaptation.

• true

• false

Which of the following is not a case of an animal

using camouflage?

• A nonvenomous snake has markings similar to

  a venomous snake.

• A lion hides in tall grasses while hunting.

• A walking stick appears similar to other

  branches in a tree.

• The fur of snowshoe hare turns white during

  the winter.

The viceroy butterfly looks the monarch butterfly,

which is poisonous for birds to eat. This is an

example of ____________.

• mimicry

• migration

• camouflage

• behavioral adaptation

When an animal can hide by blending in with its

surroundings, it is an example of _____________.

• migration

• a behavioral adaptation

• camouflage

• mimicry

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Which of the following is not a structural adaptation

for better survival?

• Some birds migrate to warmer environments

  in the winter.

• Ducks have webbed feet to swim better.

• Pine trees have needle-like leaves to lose less

  water in dry environments.

• Some monkeys have long tails useful for

  grabbing branches when climbing.

When an animal can hide by blending in with its

surrounds, it is an example of _________?

• camouflage

• migration

• a behavioral adaptation

• mimicry