7th (7.12A - Internal Adaptations) Part 1

What is the function (job) of fish gills?

• To absorb water from the water

• To make the fish faster

• To make the fish lighter

• To absorb oxygen from the water

What adaptation most likely helps this bird fly?

• A strong beak

• Small feet

• Hollow bones

• The color of the bird

Why do hollow bones help birds during flight?

• Hollow bones make the birds weigh less

• Hollow bones are full of heavy blood

• Hollow bones store water

• Hollow bones are made of feathers

Xylem is a plant adaptation that allows plants to transport ______________ up the stem.

• Salt

• Sugar

• Water

• Coffee

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Birds migrate during the winter to less cold areas. What type of adaptation is this?

• Behavioral

• Physiological

Some plants such as beets, onions and tulips have physical adaptations that allows them to store energy for the next season. What are these types of roots called?

• Dubs

• Bulbs

• Xylem

• Phloem

If a fishes gills are small, what might this say about the oxygen in the water?

• The water has no oxygen

• The water must have a high concentration of oxygen.

• The water must have a low concentration of oxygen

• The water is clear and cold

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Define Adaptation.

• How an organism has NOT changed and continues to live in an environment

• All animals can live in any environment

• Special features or behaviors that allow an animal to survive in an environment.

• How an organism grows over time

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Hibernation is a ____________________ adaptation that allows animals to survive at times where food is not available.

• physical

• behavioral

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This stick insect is using ________________ to blend in to it's environment.

• air

• terra

• camouflage

• synthesis

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