Plant and Animal Adaptations Review

Pelicans are birds that live near the water and have special beaks that help them catch fish. What special feature does a pelican's beak have that allows it to catch its prey?

• a short, hooked beak that can rip the flesh of fish apart

• a sharp, pointed beak for spearing fish in the water

• a large, pouch like beak that can expand to hold large fish

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Which foot most likely belongs to a bird that spends most of its time in the water and needs to paddle fast to catch food?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Which of these following choices is an example of mimicry?

• a moth that resembles a leaf

• a non-venomous snake that looks like a venomous snake

• a forest cat with fur coloring that camouflages it in its environment

• an angler fish that uses a part of its body to mimic a worm to attract prey

An adaptation helps an animal survive in its habitat. Which adaptation best allows an alligator to catch small mammals?

• Its tail because it is strong and powerful.

• Its long snout because it can reach them easier.

• Its long teeth catch the animals quicker and easier.

• Its color blends in with the murky water so small mammals will not see it coming.alligator

Which of the following is an example of mimicry?

• Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.

• Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.

• Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.

• An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.

A student found a brown thrasher and relocated it to the North Georgia Mountains. Would this help the organism to survive?

• Yes; there are lots of areas with low growth in a mountainous area.

• Yes; these birds live in thick wooded areas such as mountains.

• No; the thrasher would thrive best in the Piedmont region.

• No; the thrasher would thrive best near the Coast Plains.

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Which of the following is an example of camouflage?

• Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.

• Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.

• Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.

• An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.

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How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?

• They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.

• They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food.

• They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.

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The Piedmont region of Georgia contains many forests. Which of the following animals would BEST survive in the Piedmont region of Georgia?

• a tortoise that lives in burrows in the sandy soil

• a deer that eats shrubs and tree leaves

• a heron that eats fish and small amphibians

• an alligator that sits in the sunlight to stay warm

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A heron is a bird that has a long, skinny beak that it uses to hunt fish, insects, and crustaceans while standing in shallow water. What question could a student ask to figure out where the heron would BEST survive in which habitat?

• Would herons best survive in the Atlantic Ocean since they eat crustaceans?

• Would herons best survive in the Piedmont region since it has a long, skinny beak?

• Would herons best survive in the mountains since they need to hunt fish and insects?

• Would herons best survive in the marsh since there is shallow water with plenty of food?blue heron

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