Animal Adaptations

A giraffe is a mammal with a long neck and patterned fur. It lives in the African grasslands. Which of the following structures of the giraffe is NOT correctly described?

• The patterned fur allows the giraffe to be seen easily by predators.

• The patterned fur allows the giraffe to blend in with its surroundings.

• The long neck allows the giraffe to see distant predators easily.

• The long neck allows the giraffe to eat leaves from tall trees.

What is the function of quills for these animals?

• Gathering food

• Obtaining water

• Moving from place to place

• Protection

Many prairie grasses and aquatic plants have flexible stems. How does this adaptation help these plants survive in different ecosystems?

• Flexible stems allow prairie grasses and aquatic plants to attract pollinators.

• Flexible stems allow prairie grasses to bend and move in the wind and aquatic plants to move with water currents.

• Flexible stems in prairie grasses help capture sunlight for photosynthesis. Flexible stems in aquatic plants reduce water loss.

• Flexible stems in prairie grasses reduce the need for strong roots. Flexible stems in aquatic plants reduce the need for sunlight.

Animal teeth are structured differently depending on the animal’s diet. Which answer choice correctly identifies the diets of the animals in the images?

• A. Animal A is an herbivore. Animal B is a carnivore.

• B. Animal A is an herbivore. Animal B is an omnivore.

• C. Animal A is a carnivore. Animal B is an herbivore.

• D. The animals are both omnivores.

Which animal’s tusks are most likely used to help them climb out from water onto the ice?

• Walrus

• Elephant

• Narwhal

• Wild pig

Animal feet have different structures that are used for different functions. Which answer choice correctly identifies the function of each foot pictured?

• Foot A walks on hard soil. Foot B swims in water. Foot C grabs prey.

• Foot A swims in water. Foot B walks on hard soil. Foot C grabs prey.

• Foot A swims in water. Foot B grabs prey. Foot C walks on hard soil.

• Foot A grabs prey. Foot B walks on hard soil. Foot C grabs prey.

Which structure is NOT primarily used for helping an animal sense its environment?

• A. Antennae

• B. Eyes

• C. Whiskers

• D. Antlers

Three functions of claws are shown in the box. - Digging in dirt for food - Climbing trees - Hunting to catch prey Which table best matches the animal to the function of its claws?

• Armadillo - Digging; Koala - Climbing; Eagle - Hunting

• B. Armadillo - Digging; Mole - Climbing;

  Tiger - Hunting

• C. Skunk - Digging; Sloth - Climbing;

  Mole - Hunting

• D. Armadillo - Digging; Koala - Climbing; Rabbit - Hunting

Four flowering plant structures are listed: Stamens, Colorful petals, Taproot, Broad leaves. Which table best matches the plant structure to the function? A. Structure: Stamens - Produce seeds, Colorful petals - Attract insects, Taproot - Absorbs minerals, Broad leaves - Release water vapor. B. Structure: Stamens - Produce seeds, Colorful petals - Take in sunlight, Taproot - Produces pollen, Broad leaves - Absorb water. C. Structure: Stamens - Provide support, Colorful petals - Release minerals, Taproot - Absorbs water, Broad leaves - Attract insects. D. Structure: Stamens - Produce pollen, Colorful petals - Attract insects, Taproot - Absorbs water, Broad leaves - Take in sunlight.

• A. Structure: Stamens - Produce seeds, Colorful petals - Attract insects, Taproot - Absorbs minerals, Broad leaves - Release water vapor.

• B. Structure: Stamens - Produce seeds, Colorful petals - Take in sunlight, Taproot - Produces pollen, Broad leaves - Absorb water.

• C. Structure: Stamens - Provide support, Colorful petals - Release minerals, Taproot - Absorbs water, Broad leaves - Attract insects.

• D. Structure: Stamens - Produce pollen, Colorful petals - Attract insects, Taproot - Absorbs water, Broad leaves - Take in sunlight.

How do sharp claws help both the koala and sloth survive?

• A. Sharp claws help them capture prey.

• B. Sharp claws help them climb and move through a tree-filled habitat.

• C. Sharp claws help them dig in the dirt for food.

• D. Sharp claws help them grip the ground when running.