Animal and Plant Adaptations

What is the best explanation for the relationship between animals and plants? Choose the best answer.

• Bees need plants to spread pollen.

• They need each other to reproduce and survive.

• Birds pick up seeds on their beaks and eat them.

• Plants can only reproduce if bees pollinate them.

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According to "Plant Adaptations" which of the following colors would a seed need to be to help it not be eaten by an animal?

• white

• yellow

• neon pink

• brown

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How does the adaptation of camouflage help protect animals from predators?

• Animals are able to sleep during the cold winter months and do not have to look for food.

• Animals are able to blend into their surroundings and not be seen by predators.

• Animals are able to scare away their predators.

• Animals are able to travel to a warmer habitat.

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In "Plant Adaptations" the author wrote:

Many people are surprised to find plants in a dry desert climate.

Why are people MOST LIKELY surprised to see plants in the desert?

• There is too much water in the desert for plants to grow.

• Animals in the desert do not like plants to grow in their habitat.

• The desert is a dry habitat with little water for plants.

• People who live in the desert do not allow any types of plants to grow.

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Which of the following choices best describes adaptations?

• Adaptations form over time.

• Animals can have body adaptations or behavior adaptations.

• Insects are more attracted to brightly colored flowers.

• Adaptations help plants survive.

Why do the spines on a cactus MOST LIKELY discourage animals from eating it?

• The spines are sharp and pointy, so they may hurt the animals.

• The spines contain toxins that will make the animals itch.

• The animals are afraid of the color of the spines.

• The spines contain water and the animals do not like to drink water.

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In the reading, why does the author include pictures of the pitcher plant? Choose the 2 best answers.

• To show they exist and how they look.

• To show how the pitcher plant eats bugs.

• To show the shape of the pitcher plant and it's adaptations for survival.

• To describe the adaptations for this particular plant.

Which of the following choices is NOT a way plant and animals are alike?

• Both plants and animals live in habitats.

• Both plants and animals have adaptations.

• Both plants and animals are able to migrate to warmer weather.

• Both plants and animals have adaptations that can protect them from other animals.

According to the text, which of the following choices best describes what the term migrate means?

• To blend into your habitat.

• The place where a plant or animal lives.

• A feature of a plant or animal.

• To move.

Why would an animal need to camouflage? Choose all answers that apply.

• Animals mimic what other animals are doing around them.

• Predators are less likely to find their prey.

• Animals use this mechanism to blend into the surroundings.

• This mechanism allows the animals to move to another location.

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