Habitats (Adaptations)

What do feathers and fur have in common?

• They assist in flight.

• They provide moisture to the skin.

• They provide oxygen to the skin.

• They provide insulation and protection.

Winter weather causes a significant decrease in the food supply of most animals. Some mammals are able to survive on considerably less food during the winter. What adaptation have these animals developed?

• the ability to hibernate

• the ability to grow a thick coat

• an increased body temperature during the winter

• teeth that fall out during the winter

What adaptive characteristic of birds contributes most to their ability to fly?

• Narrow beaks

• Hollow, light bones

• Rounded bodies

• Three - Chambered Hearts

Which features would be best for an animal living in the Piedmont region of Georgia?

• White fur to blend in with the snowy environment.

• Ability to build nests made of pine needles.

• Claws to dig burrows deep in the sand .

• Gills and body meant to live in saltwater

Select three reasons why an organism might migrate

• To find food

• To get exercise

• For better weather

• Out of curiosity

• To avoid predators

Which animal would NOT be able to live in a land habitat?

• An animal with fur

• An animal with gills

• An animal with claws

• An animal with scales

Plants compete for many different resources, including sunlight and water. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is most likely to help the plant successfully compete for water?

• Colorful flowers

• A broad and deep root system

• The ability to produce fruit with seeds

• A tall stem or trunk

Pick three things that will most likely happen when an organism’s habitat changes.

• The organism will have more offspring

• The organism will move to a new habitat

• The organism will not be able to survive

• The organism will not notice the change

• The organism will adapt to the new habitat

If humans build a large bridge over an area that has many small plants, what will most likely happen to the small plants?

• They will attract more nesting birds

• They will grow better in the darkness

• They will grow taller because they will get more food

• They will die because they will not get as much sunlight

• protecting itself

• gaining energy

• gathering food

• finding a mate