Functions and Structures of Plants and Animals

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

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Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?

• looking like a dangerous animal
• being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
• having sharp claws or a strong shel
• having only a few young and caring for them

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A body part on the outside of an animal that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

• internal structure

• external structure

• organism

• adaptation

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Something an animal has or does that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

• organism

• camouflage

• adaptation

• omnivore

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Something inside an animal that helps it survive is called a(n) _______

• organism

• shelter

• external structure

• internal structure

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Select ALL the basic needs of animals.

• Food

• Shelter

• Water

• Oxygen

• Space

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Oxygen can be found in...

• water

• air

• air and water

An animal needs ________ to move from place to place.

• space

• shelter

• food

• oxygen

• water

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A Porcupine has sharp quills. Why would a porcupine need this unique structure?

• to protect itself

• to keep warm

• to kill its prey

• to cover its skin

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A cactus can live in the desert because of this adaptation:

• wide flat leaves to catch water

• shallow roots

• thick, waxy leaves help it store water

• tendrils to reach sunlight

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