Science Review Part 1

Colorful flowers with a sweet smell help some plants meet their needs in their habitat because they will be better able to -

• attract insects

• collect sunlight

• survive the cold

• absorb rainwater

How does the giraffe's long neck help it survive in the African grasslands? The long neck helps the giraffe

• run very quickly

• reach tree branches

• drink from ponds

• hide from predators

A snowshoe hare has many adaptations that help it survive in its environment.Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in its cold and snowy environment?

• Long, flexible ears

• Large, brown eyes

• Thick, white fur

• Wide, strong feet

The bright, red color of the male cardinal is an adaptation that helps it –

• hide from predators

• find the food it eats

• absorb sunlight for warmth.

• look attractive to females.

Tigers are excellent predators. To survive, they hunt and eat other animals in their environment. All of the following characteristics of a tiger help it to be an effective predator EXCEPT –

• sharp teeth and claws.

• a thick coat of fur.

• powerful jaws and limbs.

• good eyesight and hearing

A living thing is known as

• Prey

• Camouflage

• Organism

• Adaptation

An organism that lives by preying on other organisms is known as

• Camouflage

• Organism

• Predator

• Prey

Which human trait below is learned?

• Having 10 toes.

• Speaking French.

• Drinking water.

• Seeing with two eyes.

Which of the following behaviors is an inherited trait in dogs?

• Catching a ball in its mouth.

• Leading a blind person.

• Sitting on command.

• Barking when frightened.

All of the following traits are inherited by an eagle EXCEPT

• brown wings.

• cracked beak.

• sharp talons.

• feathered tail.