5th SC.5.L.15.1

Animals that are successfully reproducing and have all needs met are said to be

• adapting

• dying

• moving

• thriving

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If an animal stays in its environment after a major change it will need to _____________ to those changes in order to survive

• adapt

• die

• move

• thrive

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Plants and animals that live in the tropical rainforest need to be able to live with

• wet soil

• low rainfall

• drought conditions

• very cold temeratures

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If a living organism is not able to adapt to its new environment - what might it do?

• reproduce rapidly - thrive

• move to a new location

• change it's body to match the environement

• survive - just get by

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Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans in 2005 causing widespread flooding and wind damage. Which of these is the reason for this environmental change?

• natural disaster

• invasive organism

• too much human construction - habitat destruction

• predatory organisms

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When animals become extinct

• the population of remaining animals is small

• they come back after a period of 10 years

• they are thriving and reproducing

• they no longer exist and are gone forever

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Dylan made a drawing of his favorite reptile. It lives in an environment with high temperatures and low humidity. What is its natural habitat?

• plain

• mountain

• desert

• swamp

Swallows are birds that nest under a bridge near Jordan’s home. When temperatures begin to cool, the swallows leave and fly to a warmer area. What survival method are they using?

• camouflage

• migration

• hibernation

• reproduction

Derrick noticed that butterflies are often colorful, while moths are usually dull in color. What is the most likely reason for the adaptation of butterflies

• Butterflies have predators that have better vision than moth predators.

• Butterflies use their color to attract food, while moths do not.

• Butterflies are active in the daytime, while moths are active at night.

• Butterflies have a more difficult time finding homes than moths do.

Which is the BEST example of an adaptation used to cause confusion when a group of animals tries to run away from a predator?

• stripes on a zebra

• smell from a skunk

• long neck of a giraffe

• long ears of a rabbit