Competition and adaptation

when resources are limited and organisms struggle to obtain those resources

• competition

• mimicry

• biodiversity

• survival of the fittest

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the ability of an organism to blend in to the background

• camouflage

• mimicry

• competition

• variation

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an organism that is hunted and eaten by another organism

• survival of the fittest

• predator

• prey

• mimicry

What are adaptations?

• traits that help an organism to survive and reproduce
• traits that help an organism hide
• traits that help an organism to seek protection
• traits that help an organism to see.

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Why do some organisms hibernate?

• To get some rest
• To escape harsh winters and maintain homeostasis
• To be the bearer of bad news
• To strive for greatness with rest

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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 adaptation (for the underlined animal) serves the function of defense?

• A walking stick looks like the twig on which it rests.
• A porcupine’s quills cause a predator to seek another meal.
• A whale filters plankton and krill from the water in which it swims.
• A penguin is dark on top and white below to blend in with the water.

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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VARIATION

• The gradual change of species over time
• Differences in traits between members of the same species
• Organisms develop in similar ways in the womb
• Survival of the fittest

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Plants compete for space, sunlight and _______ to stay alive.

• Food

• Water

• Territory

• Prey

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