Functions and Structures of Animals

Both animals have a structure (body part) that serves a function (what it does). Which example has the same structure (body part) that serve the same function?

• Both animals have small eyes (structure) to see at night.

• Both animals have hard skin (structure) to keep them warm in the snow.

• Both animals have long nail (structure) to dig holes.

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Both animals have a structure (body part) that serves a function (what it does). Which example has the same structure (body part) that serve the same function?

• Both animals have fins (structure) to help them swim.

• Both animals have small eyes (structure) to help them see far distances.

• Both animals have teeth (structure) to help them catch large prey.

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Both animals have a structure (body part) that serves a function (what it does). Which example has the same structure (body part) that serve the same function?

• Both animals have legs (structure) to help them swim

• Both animals have arms (structure) to help them catch their prey.

• Both animals have skin (structure) to keep them warm.

• Both animals have whiskers/antennas (structure) to detect their surroundings.

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Eagles have talons to catch their prey. Which other animals catches their prey like an eagle?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Both animals have a structure (body part) that serves a function (what it does). Which example has the same structure (body part) that serve the same function?

• Both animals have teeth (structure) to help them catch their prey.

• Both animals have long feet (structure) to help them jump.

• Both animals have fur (structure) so they can swim.

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Which animal would have an advantage in an aquatic environment?

• The chicken because its feet (structure) are built for swimming.

• The chicken because its feathers (structure) are built for flying.

• The duck because its webbed feet (structure) are built for swimming.

• The duck because it beak (structure) is built for catching its prey.

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Which of the following animals has an advantage in a tundra (cold) environment?

• The parrot because its feathers (structure) will allow it to camouflage in the snow.

• The polar bear because its fur (structure) will allow it to keep warm in the snow.

• The snake because its scales will allow it to keep warm in a cold environment.

• None of the above.

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Some chicks are born with feathers known as down feathers. These feathers allow air to be trapped inside the feathers, which doesn't allow the air to reach their body. What is the purpose of down feathers?

• To allow the bird to fly faster.

• To provide a layer of warmth for the bird.

• To allow the bird to catch its prey.

• To allow the bird to breathe better.

What is Mrs. Rodriguez's favorite ice cream?

• Rocky Road

• Mint Chocolate Chip

• Oreo

• Butter Pecan

The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to-

• The type of organisms the animals consume.

• The sounds the animals make.

• The habitat the animals live in.

• The type of predators the animals have.

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