Plants and Animals Adaptations

Gills are an adaptation that fish have for ?

• swimming

• breathing

Animals that must run from predators are adapted with _________

• gills for breathing

• good direction ability

• good sight and hearing

Hollow/Empty Bones in a bird ___________

• help the bird move around easier

• help the bird fly

• help form a strong beak

Why are people MOST LIKELY surprised to see plants in the desert?

• There is too much water in the desert for plants to grow.

• Animals in the desert do not like plants to grow in their habitat.

• The desert is a dry habitat with little water for plants.

• People who live in the desert do not allow any types of plants to grow.

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Which of the following choices best describes adaptations?

• Adaptations form over time.

• Animals can have body adaptations or behavior adaptations.

• Insects are more attracted to brightly colored flowers.

• Adaptations help plants survive.

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Why do the spines on a cactus MOST LIKELY discourage animals from eating it?

• The spines are sharp and pointy, so they may hurt the animals.

• The spines contain toxins that will make the animals itch.

• The animals are afraid of the color of the spines.

• The spines contain water and the animals do not like to drink water.

In the reading, why does the author include pictures of the pitcher plant? Choose the 2 best answers.

• To show they exist and how they look.

• To show how the pitcher plant eats bugs.

• To show the shape of the pitcher plant and it's adaptations for survival.

• To describe the adaptations for this particular plant.

Why would an animal need to camouflage? Choose all answers that apply.

• Animals mimic what other animals are doing around them.

• Predators are less likely to find their prey.

• Animals use this mechanism to blend into the surroundings.

• This mechanism allows the animals to move to another location.

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Which of the following choices is NOT a way plant and animals are alike?

• Both plants and animals live in habitats.

• Both plants and animals have adaptations.

• Both plants and animals are able to migrate to warmer weather.

• Both plants and animals have adaptations that can protect them from other animals.

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What type of adaptation would most likely help a polar bear?

• Layer of fat to keep warm

• Light coat to keep cool

• Claws to help swim

• Bright colored fur to deter predators

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