Adaptation and Survival

what conclusion is best supported by this group

• population has not reached its carrying capacity

• there were limiting factors in the barn owl's environment

• limiting factors do not affect the size of the barn owl population

• the barn owl population continued to increase in years 6 and 7

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The structure or behavior of animals that help them survive in the environment is called ______________.

• protection

• adaptation

• survival

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How does this animal protect himself against the enemies?

• It secretes bad odor.

• It has scales and gills.

• It releases black ink to escape from predators.

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What makes the dog, bear, and monkeys survive the environment?

• feathers

• thick fur

• smoother skin

• wings

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• absorb sunlight

• stay anchored

• avoid predators

• capture fish

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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?

• 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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• The pan-like shape of the giant water lily leaves helps 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