Adaptions

Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here. Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with –

• heavy rains for most of the year

• seasons that include a snowy winter

• a very hot and dry climate

• many forests with tall trees

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All of the following adaptations help plants, like the cactus, survive in the hot, dry conditions of a desert EXCEPT –

• growing tall over many years

• a thick, waxy outer covering

• the ability to store water

• spines to protect from animals

Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them –

• travel quickly across the plains

• reach food high in the trees

• defend themselves against predators

• tolerate the heat of their environment

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Which of the following adaptations of a cow helps it to survive by allowing it to eat and digest large amounts of grass?

• Long, thick tail it can swing about

• Large, brown eyes with long lashes

• Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs

• Tough, divided hooves and strong legs

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The bright colors on the males of many bird species is an adaptation that helps the birds -

• attract females

• avoid predators

• hunt insects

• stay warm

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Many animals hibernate during the winter. During the winter they spend most of the time sleeping. This behavior is an adaptation that helps animals by –

• allowing them to avoid the harsh sun and rains

• building strong muscles for fighting enemies

• conserving energy when food is hard to find

• making them easy for predators to see

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Bird beaks are adapted to the type of food they eat. Which of the birds pictured below has a beak suitable for cracking and eating small seeds?

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Camels live in the desert and have wide, flat, leathery pads on the bottoms of their feet. This adaptation most likely helps them –

• walk on hot sand

• find sources of water

• climb rocky hills

• sleep standing up

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Some monkeys live their entire lives in trees. What body structure helps the monkey move around in its habitat?

• Brown fur with white patches

• Small ears and large eyes

• Grasping hands and feet

• Very small pointed teeth