SC.5.L.15.1 Environmental Changes

Which of the following changes to the environment would most likely be harmful to the survival of the demestrian horned hogglebus?

• The temperature drops to 0 degrees Celsius.

• Cloder spiders begin to die off.

• Population of pheeble morts increases.

• Population of cloder spiders increases.

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If a road is built through the middle of a forest, it will be most dangerous for which of the following?

• Animals that hide from predators in shallow water.

• Animals that build their nests underground.

• Animals that fly in order to catch their food.

• Animals that travel through the forest on the ground.

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After a five year study, Jenny noticed that some plants preferred heavy rain over others. Select the plant that did not like the extra rain.

• Plant A

• Plant B

• Plant C

• Plant D

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California wildfires that burn down acres of trees can occur at any time. This change to the environment would be most harmful to animals that depend on which behavior for survival?

• Swimming north in the ocean for food.

• Hiding from predators high in the trees.

• Flying to warmer temperatures in the winter.

• Sheltering below the ground in the dirt.

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Some areas suffer from droughts. That means they don't receive rain for long periods of time. What is the best way for a plant to survive a drought?

• produce flowers to attract insects

• have propeller seeds to travel in the air

• store water in thick stems

• increase the rate of growth

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Which of the following changes to the environment would most likely result in moose moving out of an area to a new habitat?

• A severe decrease of the kinds of plants they eat.

• Higher water levels in a nearby lake.

• Several winters with warmer temperatures.

• A decrease in the number of predators.

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The arctic hare turns white in the winter to help it blend in and hunt its prey. Which of the following changes to the environment would most likely result in the arctic hare moving out of an area to a new habitat?

• Increase in snowfall during the winter.

• A decrease in shade-producing trees.

• Summer with more rain than normal.

• Winters with warmer temperatures.

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Some animals have adapted to survive harsh conditions. If an animal drinks very little and doesn't sweat, which one of these environmental changes would it be well suited for?

• A steady decrease in temperature.

• A long period of time with no rain.

• The arrival of a new species of predator.

• Earthquakes that create new landforms.

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