Science Topic 4 Assessment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Living things have two kinds of adaptations: __________________. Choose the best answer.
behavioral and structural
physical makeup and structural
behavioral and physical
thrive and survive
Answer explanation
Living things adapt in two main ways: behavioral adaptations involve actions or responses to the environment, while physical adaptations refer to structural features that enhance survival. Thus, the correct answer is 'behavioral and physical'.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do adaptations help animals?
To escape other animals
to hunt for food
to survive in their habitats
All of these are correct
Answer explanation
Adaptations help animals escape predators, hunt for food, and survive in their habitats. Therefore, all the options provided are correct, making 'All of these are correct' the best answer.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do adaptations help animals?
To escape other animals
to hunt for food
to survive in their habitats
All of these are correct
Answer explanation
Adaptations help animals escape predators, hunt for food, and survive in their habitats. Therefore, all the options provided are correct, making 'All of these are correct' the best choice.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --
natural selection
imitations
mimicry
camouflage
Answer explanation
The ability of chameleons to change their skin color and pattern to blend in with their surroundings is called camouflage. This adaptation helps them avoid detection by predators and prey.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A black bear hibernates during the winter months.
Behavioral Adaptation
Structural Adaptation
Answer explanation
Hibernation is a behavior that black bears exhibit to survive winter. This is a behavioral adaptation, as it involves changes in activity patterns rather than physical changes to their bodies.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.
Behavioral Adaptation
Physical Adaptation
Answer explanation
The lion's pointed teeth are a physical characteristic that aids in its ability to tear meat from bones, making this a clear example of a physical adaptation rather than a behavioral one.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An adaptation that helps an animal hide from predators
migration
camouflage
hibernation
extinction
Answer explanation
Camouflage is an adaptation that allows animals to blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them. This helps increase their chances of survival, unlike migration, hibernation, or extinction.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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