Animal Adaptations

• the dog wagging its tail
• the dog sitting to get a treat
• the boy using a leash to walk the dog
• the boy washing his hands after playing with the dog

• gills on a catfish
• number of stripes on a zebra
• color of a hydrangea's flowers
• shape of a tree's leaves

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• learned behavior
• instinctive behavior
• effect of the environment
• the beginning of hibernation

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• size of his feet
• shape of his ears
• color of his eyes
• length of his hair

• Plants can grow well in both light and dark environments.
• Plants adapt to growing in the dark by producing more leaves.
• Plants grow best in a well lit environment.
• The environment has no effect on the growth of plants.

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Where would an animal with large ears and thin fur MOST likely live?

• in a polar region
• underground
• in a stream
• in the desert

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• fangs
• scaly skin
• the ability to shake its tail
• the ability to slither on the ground

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• thick fur
• large ears
• cotton tail
• sharp teeth

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Which of these is a plant adaptation for living in the desert?

• shallow roots
• slender stems
• long vines
• waxy leaves

Which of these is a plant adaptation for living in fast-moving streams?

• stiff stems
• flexible stems
• floating leaves
• needle-like leaves