Adaptation Quiz

Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here. Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away? (5.10A)

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them – (5.10A)

• travel quickly across the plains

• reach food high in the trees

• defend themselves against predators

• tolerate the heat of their environment

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Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe (5.10A)

• Adaptation

• Camouflage

• Function

• Mimicry

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Cheetahs can run close to 70 miles per hour and the spots on their fur help them camouflage in the grasslands of Africa. These characteristics are important for – (5.10A) Select two (2) answers.

• surviving in hot temperatures

• helping a cheetah hunt for food

• finding a mate

• hibernating in winter

• blending in their environment

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As the weather turns colder, the fur of an Arctic Fox changes from a brownish/gray color to all white. This adaptation helps the fox to – (5.10A)

• blend into its environment

• hibernate for winter

• migrate south for winter

• find a mate

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Based on these adaptations, what kind of environment do you think Bird 4 would live in? (5.10A)

• Prairie

• Marsh

• Forest

• Pond

Answer explanation

Since Bird 4 has webbed feet, it most likely spends a lot of time swimming. Also, the bird's beak would help it filter small bits of food from the pond.

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The leaves of both plants have different structures. What differences in the structure of the leaves of these plants likely help them survive in their environments? (5.10A)

• The pan-like shape of the giant water lily leaves help them catch rainwater. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them avoid sunlight.

• The broad shape of the giant water lily leaves helps them stay on the water surface. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them prevent water loss.

• The pan-like shape of the giant water lily leaves helps them attract small fish. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them avoid herbivores.

• The broad shape of the giant water lily leaves helps them attract aquatic birds.The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them attract pollinators.

Answer explanation

Mesquite trees live in hot climates where the sun is very intense. The small leaves help them prevent water loss. The broad shape of the water lily leaf helps keep the leaf on top of the water so the plant can absorb sunlight better.

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Desert plants, like the cactus, have many adaptations to help them survive. All of the following adaptations help the cactus plant survive in an environment with little water EXCEPT –

• they have a thin, shallow root system

• their stems have a waxy coating

• many cacti have brightly colored flowers

• their leaves are sharp, prickly spines

• they have deep root system to reach water from the dessert sand

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Which example shows an animal adapting to a seasonal change in its environment? (5.10A)

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Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds? (5.10A)

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