Habitats, Living Things, and Interdependence

Desert plants have special structures that help them collect and store water. These structures are most useful in-

• wet climates

• dry climates

• windy climates

• humid climates

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Polar animals have structures such as thick coats that allow them to survive. Why does the arctic fox have a thick coat of fur?

• to protect from the cold wind and water

• to blend in with the snow and water

• for protection against predators

• to attract a mate during the winter season

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All of the following animals live in the marshlands EXCEPT-

• frogs

• whales

• salamanders

• fish

What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?

• To look different from other species

• To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.

• To protect itself against predators.

• To protect itself against prey.

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What adaptation is represented by the image?

• Dormancy

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

• Seed Dispersal

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals

• To hunt for food

• To survive in their habitats

• All of these are correct

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An organism that hunts and feeds on another organism is a

• prey

• producer

• predator

• decomposer

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The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another

• camouflage

• migration

• mimicry

• hibernation

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors

• sharp thorns

• small seeds

• deep roots

Why do animals use camouflage?

• To look pretty

• To stay safe

• To play Hide and Go Seek

• To eat food

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