Animal Behavior and Plant Structure

the way an organism reacts, things organisms do

• trait

• behavior

• hibernation

• migration

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the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state (instinctive behavior)

• acquired

• learned behavior

• hibernation

• inherited trait

Why is it important for animals to use camouflage?

• it warns predators to stay away

• it makes them look dead so predators won't eat them

• it startles them with a flash of color

• it hides them from predators while their parents are away

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What does it mean to hibernate?

• To change your physical characteristics

• To sleep for an extended period of time during the winter

• To travel to a warmer location

• To eat all the oreos

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Which of the following is a primary function of plant roots?

• Photosynthesis

• Nutrient absorption

• Seed production

• Pollination

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What is the term for the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Adaptation

• Camouflage

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Which plant structure is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flowers

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What is the main purpose of animal camouflage?

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To hide from predators

• To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

• Birds building nests

• Dogs salivating at the sound of a bell

• Fish swimming upstream

• Bears hibernating

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

• Absorbs water

• Absorbs sunlight

• Produces seeds

• Protects from herbivores

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