Adaptations

Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

• to take in nutrients from the air

• to provide shade for the plant

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_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• warning coloration

Which is a body part that can be adapted for getting food?

• claws

• paw pads

• teeth

• beaks

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

• to shed extra water off the plant

• to take in nutrients from the soil

• to attract animals to spread its pollen

• to conserve water during dry periods

Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?

• to protect the plant from sun damage

• to take in as much light as possible

• to spread seeds to new places

• to reach water down below

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Some plants have brightly colored flowers to attract bees, birds, and butterflies.

• False

• True

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What are the 4 types of animal adaptations?

• Defense, Color, Food, Shelter

• camouflage, Getting Resources, Locomotive, and Defense

• Camouflage, Speed, Plants, and Vision

• Getting Resources, Speed, Vision, and Locomotive

Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color

• it has sharp quills

• it moves very rapidly

• it makes a loud noise

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Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

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Based on the picture above, what structures allow Galanthus flowers to better survive drought conditions compared to the Bluebell flower

• Galanthus flowers have longer stems that allow them to capture more sunlight.

• Galanthus flowers have fewer leaves causing food production to be efficient.

• Galanthus flowers have long roots to reach ground water.

• Galanthus flowers have bulb roots that store large amounts of food.

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