Adaptations

The polar bear's white fur allows it to hide in the cold arctic. This adaptation is called________________.

• White on white
• Camouflage
• Color matching
• behavioral adaptation 

What adaptation does this squirrel have that allows it to glide through the air?

• Extra skin under the arms and legs to capture air as it falls.
• Big ears to capture are as it falls
• Small eyes to see where it will land
• A short thin tail

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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

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

• Salt 
• Sugar
• Water
• Coffee

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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 
• How an organism grows over time
• Special features or behaviors that allow an animal to survive in an environment.

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Bird bones are hollow, this allows them to be ____________ so the birds can fly easier.

• lighter

• heavier

• weigh the same

Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color
• it has sharp quills
• it moves very rapidly
• it makes a loud noise

What does it mean to hibernate?

• to change your physical characteristics
• to go in to a deep sleep during the winter
• to travel to a warmer location
• to blend in with the environment

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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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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