Modified Adaptations Observation Stations

Open Ended

Why do you think Cheetahs and Zebras need such different teeth to survive?

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of observing the differences between the cheetah and the zebra in understanding animal adaptations?

• It helps us learn about their habitats.

• It helps us understand how animals survive in their environments.

• It helps us know which animals are dangerous.

• It helps us identify animals in the wild.

Open Ended

Why might polar bears have slightly webbed front paws while grizzly bears do not?

Multiple Choice

The difference between polar bear paws and grizzly bear paws is most closely related to...

• their predators

• their need for warmth

• their environments

• their diets

Multiple Choice

Which bird is most likely a predator of other birds?

Multiple Choice

Which bird is most likely eats seeds and nuts?

Multiple Choice

Which bird most likely scoops fish from the water?

Multiple Choice

What trait helps BOTH the saguaro cactus and the ocatillo plant obtain water in their dessert ecosystem?

• wide, shallow roots

• thick barrel shaped trunk

• quickly grows small leaves after a rain

• produces white flowers in late spring

Multiple Choice

What trait helps the saguaro cactus store a large amount of water?

• wide, shallow roots

• thick barrel shaped trunk

• quickly grows small leaves after a rain

• produces white flowers in late spring