Structure of Living Things

Which of these is an example of a lizard's internal structures?

• skin
• claws
• lungs
• eyes

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What is the function of a water monitor lizard's tail structure?

• to slap prey
• to slap predators
• to swim
• to burrow

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Which of these is an external structure used by the lizard to dig and climb?

• teeth
• claws
• tongue
• tail

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What structure on a whip spider helps it capture its prey?

• flat body
• arm-like jaws
• exoskeleton
• small size

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Which is a disadvantage of an exoskeleton?

• protection from predators
• built-in waterproofing
• protection from falling rock
• vulnerability when growing

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What are these beetles using their horn structures to battle for?

• for a mate
• for exercise
• for fun
• none of the above

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How do the zig-zag edges on a tea plant leaf help it survive?

• protect from predators
• rainwater runs off
• makes leaf taste bad
• it just looks cool

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Which of these structures inspired a new type of swimsuit?

• mustard seeds
• shark skin
• fish scales
• butterfly wings

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How might a very large seed structure help a plant survive?

• too big to be eaten
• scare predators away
• can be carried by wind
• contain lots of nutrients

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What function does this butterfly's wing structure provide?

• camouflage
• warmth
• extra nutrients
• ability to climb

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