Adaptaciones

What is the main purpose of a cactus having spines instead of leaves?

• To attract pollinators

• To store water

• To reduce water loss

• To provide shade

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An organism blending into the environment is ​ (a)   . A butterfly who looks like an owl is applying a ​ (b)   adaptation known as ​ (c)  

• camouflage

• physical

• mimicry

• behavioral

• selective breeding

Which of the following is a trait that helps plants adapt to their environment?

• The color of the flowers

• The shape of the leaves

• The ability to make food through photosynthesis

• The type of soil they are planted in

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What is the difference between a structural (or physical) adaptation and a behavioral adaptation? (More than one may apply)

• Behavior adaptations affects the organism's physical appearance

• Structural adaptations will create a new species

• Structural adaptations are usually caused by a gene mutation

• Behavioral adaptations rise from the organism's need to respond to the environment

• Structural adaptations do not involve changes in genes and DNA

What is the primary function of a camel's hump?

• To store water

• To store fat

• To provide balance

• To protect from predators

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• A bird's beak shape

• A fish's gills

• A bear hibernating

• A cactus's spines

How do penguins adapt to cold environments?

• By having thick fur

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By having a layer of blubber

• By changing color

What adaptation helps desert plants conserve water?

• Broad leaves

• Deep roots

• Thick waxy coating

• Bright flowers

Which adaptation allows fish to extract oxygen from water?

• Lungs

• Gills

• Fins

• Scales

Why do some animals have camouflage?

• To attract mates

• To hide from predators

• To find food

• To regulate body temperature

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