Adaptations

In the rain forest, colorful flowers survive by

• attracting snakes to eat them.

• attracting bees to pollinate them.

• attracting monkeys to take shelter in them.

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What adaptation helps an eagle hunt prey from afar?

• screeching call

• wing span

• excellent eye sight

The hard shell on a turtle helps it to

• swim fast.

• survive predator attacks.

• dry in the sun.

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An adaptation is

• a role an organism plays in its environment

• a characteristic that helps a plant of animal survive

• a body part

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Which adaptation would not be useful in the desert?

• digging in burrows underground

• getting water from plants

• webbed feet

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Camels have wide flat leathery pads on their feet. This helps them

• find sources of water.

• climb rocky hills.

• walk on hot sand.

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

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

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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