Life Science Review

Which plant structure is most similar to the eggs of a bird?

• Stem

• Pollen

• Seeds

• Flower

Which plant structure has a similar function of a skeleton of a mammal?

• stem

• seeds

• leaf

• exoskeleton

Which of the organs above is the esophagus?

• D

• C

• B

• F

Which of the organs above is the stomach?

• C

• D

• F

• G

Which of the organs above is the large intestines?

• G

• D

• C

• F

Which of the following animals would still have food even if there was a brush fire that killed all of the grass on the ground?

• Zebra

• Giraffe

• Anetlope

• Buffalo

A population of birds has two color variations. One bird group has dark feathers and the other bird group has light feathers. What would cause the population of one color to decrease?

• An environmental change occurred that caused one of the fur colors to be more visible to predators

• An environmental change occurred where the food supply was cut off.

• The environment was introduced to an invasive species.

• The amount of water was reduced.

During dry months of the year, snapping turtles make holes in the mud. Why would a turtle adapt to creating holes in the mud when there is not enough water?

• To protect its eggs in its nest

• To stay warm during cool temperatures

• To create a habitat for other animals

• To stay cool during the hot temperatures

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

• to stay safe from predators
• to attract different animals
• to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall
• to take in as much sunlight as possible

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Which adaptation would NOT help a hawk catch a mouse?

• Hollow Bones 
• Good eye sight
• Talons
• Camouflage