Plant and Animal Adaptations

Which of the following plants, need insects to move pollen from one plant to another?

• Plant A

• Plant B

• Plant C

• Plants A and C

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While making observations, a student drew a picture of an animal’s skull.  Which of the following accurately describes a structure that functions to help the animal survive?

• The animal’s eyes are facing forward in a location best for seeing and 

  hunting prey.

• The animal’s teeth are sharp for grasping and biting prey.

• The animal’s skull is hard to protect its brain.

• All of the above

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A student recorded the above data after investigating birds. After analyzing the data, she claims that Bird 3 is most likely to live near a lake and eat water insects. Which of the following is evidence for her conclusion?

• Bird 3 has the longest leg structure that supports the bird wading in water to 

  catch its prey.

• Bird 3 has a long flat bill that would help it skim the water to catch water 

  insects.

• A and B are both supporting evidence

• There is no evidence to support her claim.

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The arctic hare lives in the tundra.  In winter, snow covers the tundra. When the snow melts in summer, the tundra is mostly brown. The coat of the arctic hare is a different color in winter than it is in the summer. What color is the arctic hare's coat in the winter?

• brown

• spotted

• white

• grey

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The Ponderosa pine tree has a large trunk that is similar to the stem of a plant. The trunk MOST LIKELY helps the tree survive by —

• taking in water from the ground

• moves the water from the roots to the tree leaves

• taking in sunlight

• producing seeds

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How does the structure of a duck's foot function to help it survive?

• The pointed tips help the duck grab fish.

• The pointed tips help the foot move easily through water.

• The webbed skin between the toes helps the duck push water and swim.

• The layer of skin between the toes helps keep the duck warm.

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Some plants have spines. How does this help them survive in their environment?

• Spines store water.

• Spines are sharp and scare animals away.

• Spines make seeds.

• Spines smell and attract bees

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A desert gets all its rain during a few weeks in spring. As soon as it rains, bright 

flowers appear on all the plants. When it stops raining, the plants lose their flowers. Seeds from the flowers wait on the ground for long periods of time until the conditions are good. When it rains again, the flowers come back, and last year's seeds begin to sprout. Which conclusion should be drawn about these plants

• The desert plants grow flowers only when there is enough water.

• All the desert plants die each year so new plants can grow.

• The desert plants use their bright flowers to store some water.

• All the desert plants grow during the spring and die in the summer.

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All the desert plants grow during the spring and die in the summer.

• allows the lizard to sleep at night.

• helps the lizard find water and food.

• keeps enemies from seeing the lizard.

• warns animals to avoid the lizard.

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Some plants, such as a cactus, are covered with sharp spines. How do these structures help the cactus survive?

• They protect the cactus from animals that eat it.

• They let the cactus get water from the ground.

• They allow food to pass into the cactus stem.

• They provide shade and shelter for the cactus.

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