Adaptations

Which adaptation gives the Bony Fish the best advantage of changing directions quickly when being chased by a predator?

• Fin with 2 lobes

• Flexible fin

• Thin bony spine

• Control of fin by muscles

Which bird is best adapted for drinking nectar?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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What are claws on an armadillo useful for?

• To attract predators

• To dig in the sand

• To keep them warm in the winter

Some animals have special flaps that cover nostrils and ears. These flaps would be most helpful to help animals survive in what types of environments?

• Snowy

• Terrestrial

• Windy

• Aquatic

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What does the shape of the Giant Water Lilly leaves do to help the plant survive in its environment?

• Helps catch rainwater

• Helps is stay on the waters surface

• Helps attract small fish

• Helps attract aquatic birds

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What does the shape of the Mequite leaves do to help the plant survive in its environment?

• The slim shape helps them avoid sunlight

• Slim shape helps attract pollinators

• Slim shape helps prevent water loss

• Slim shape helps them avoid herbivores

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Some small chicks are covered with feathers that contain small spaces where air gets trapped. This adaptation would most likely -

• Act as an extra cushion in falls

• Provide a layer of insulation that can help keep the chick warm

• Supply oxygen that can be absorbed in the skin

What is an advantage of animals, like a giraffe, that have long necks?

• Helps them reach further out into the watering holes

• Helps them reach high to eat leaves from the tops of trees where other animals may not reach

• Helps them scratch their backs

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What traits are most useful in helping a cactus conserve water in the hot desert?

• Large flowers and sweet fruit

• Sweet fruit and sharp spines

• Sharp spines and waxy stems

Which bird is best adapted for catching fish and frogs?

• F

• G

• H

• J