Unit 9 Adaptations

1. What is an adaptation?

• A feature or behavior that helps an animal survie.
• The food that an animal eats.
• How energy moves in a food web.

Which foot has adaptations for surviving in a water environment?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Students are conducting an investigation on plant adaptations for survival in an environment.  They noticed that many plants have spines, but are not sure how the spines benefit the plants.

What tool would most likely help students with their investigation question?

• Science Notebook
• Hand Lens
• Computer
• Camera

Students are conducting an investigation to compare how different shaped beaks allow birds to eat and survive in different environments.  They collected several objects to use as models of bird beaks.
 
Which of the following statements is NOT a limitation of the models the students chose?

• The models are different in size from the actual bird beaks.
• The models are an approximation of how the beaks function.
• The models are simple enough from which to make predictions.
• The models are unable to incorporate all the details of the properties of beaks.

All of the following are adaptations that help animals survive in a cold environment EXCEPT —

• growing thick fur
• hibernating
• 
  climbing a tree

In the Arctic there is often snow on the ground.  Many Arctic animals are able to change their coloration. 

Which adaptation best helps an Arctic hare survive in its environment?

• A short, fluffy tail
• Thick, white fur

Some students are outside on a nature walk around the school.  They notice a lot of dandelions in different areas all over the school yard.
    
Which adaptation helps dandelions  spread to many locations in the school yard?

• Strong, thick roots
• Light, fluffy seeds
• Bright, yellow flowers
• Green stems on each plant

Hummingbirds feed on nectar.  Nectar is a liquid found deep inside the flower of a plant. 

Which adaptation enables the hummingbird to obtain the nectar from deep inside a flower?

• Colorful feathers
• Small wings
• Rapid flight
• Long beak

Which plant exhibits the adaptations for survival in a tundra environment, where growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons?

• PLANT A
• PLANT B
• PLANT C
• PLANT D

Which bird's foot has the best shape for grasping and holding its prey?

• A
• B
• C
• D