Adaptations

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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How do organisms survive in an environment?

• with a trait that is passed on to them from their parent
• with a hobby that they learn to do
• by getting a job and paying bills
• by hiding in the environment

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Which is an example of an internal adaptation?

• migration
• hibernation
• behavioral
• gills

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The tundra is a vast plain with frigid temperatures and plenty of snow. Which of the following adaptations does not help the polar bear survive in the tundra.

• Layers of fat for insulation

• webbed toes for swimming

• white fur for camouflage

• total herbivorous diet

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Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --

• natural selection

• imitations

• mimicry

• camouflage

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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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Why do birds need the adaptation of hollow bones?

• to fly
• to live
• to reproduce
• to run

Which one is not an adaptation to life in a cold place?

• Layers of blubber to protect from the heat

• Plants bulge to keep in all water taken from the ground

• The flowers of some plants are shaped to trap energy from the sunlight

• Many animals are white to blend in with their surroundings

Bees dance to tell each other where to find food.

• Structural/Physical Adaptation
• Behavioral Adaptation

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A giraffe's long neck - used to reach leaves high in trees - is an example of a 

• instinct
• learned behavior
• behavioral adaptation
• physical adaptation

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