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Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators. how does the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help the turtles escape their predators?

• Dig deep holes for their eggs

• Swim and dive easily

• Blend into their surroundings

• Hold their breath for several minutes

A duck's feathers are covered with a natural oil that keeps the duck dry. This is a special feature ducks have that helps them

• Feed their young

• Adapt to their environment

• Attract a mate

• Search for food

How many observations describe learned behaviors and how many describe inherited traits?

• 1 learned behavior, 7 inherited traits

• 2 learned behavior 6 inherited traits

• 3 learned behaviors 5 inherited traits

• 4 learned behaviors, 4 inherited traits

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Bears tend to hunt a lot prior to the long winter. Why is it important for a bear to hunt and eat before a long winter?

• Bears go through hibernation and eat a lot so that their body uses it to store while they are hibernating

• Bears need to eat so that they can continue to hunt

• Bears migrate during long winters and they need their strength for the long journey

• None of the beaks are adapted to tear flesh from animals

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Which example shows an animal adapting to a seasonal change in its environment?

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The seeds help the organism do what

• obtain water in order to meet its needs

• allows the organism to reproduce

• captures the sunlight

• Transfers energy

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Which structural adaptation allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?

• The beak

• The feathers

• The flippers

• The webbed feet

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Skunks have a structural adaptation that releases a liquid spray with a bad odor when in close contact with predators. How is the adaptation helpful to the skunk?

• Avoid predators

• Obtain food

• Make shelter

• Increase body temperature

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Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds?

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