Plant and Animal Adaptations

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage

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 Which of these BEST describes how some birds survive when the weather gets cold? 

     

•  a.   They store twigs and sticks in their nest 
•  b. They migrate to a warmer climate 
•  c. They grow more feathers to stay warm in the winter 
•  d. They hide in bushes and wait for warm weather 

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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Which adaptation might help protect a plant from being eaten?

• A flower that looks like a bee
• A thorny stem
• A waxy coating
• Substance that attracts insects 

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Chameleons are reptiles that can change the color of their skin. Which of the following examples would NOT be a benefit of this characteristic?

• to help them hunt for food

• to help them attract a mate

• to help them climb trees better

• to help them hide from predators

Manatees are mammals that live in warm, shallow waters. They can easily become sick and die when temperatures drop. Which behavior is most important to the survival of a manatee in changing water temperatures?

• breathing at a slower rate

• swimming to deeper waters

• feeding more to increase body fat

• migrating to natural springs of warm water

What is the main reason that the leaves of plants on the rainforest floor are much wider than those found higher in the canopy of the rainforest?

• These plants produce poisons that the plants in other areas do not.

• These plants have less access to light than plants in other areas.

• These plants need to take in more water than plants in other areas.

• These plants have more natural predators than plants in other areas.

Which characteristic best allows an animal to adapt to seasonal changes?

• Hawks have sharp beaks.

• Polar bears have thick fur.

• Quails have speckled eggs.

• Ladybugs have hard wing coverings.

The red mangrove is a tropical species of tree mostly found in the southern part of Florida. The tree grows along the shore of the ocean, with the seawater often covering the roots. Which of the following adaptations best allows the red mangrove tree to survive in its environment?

• The tree has adapted to live with very little water intake.

• The tree has adapted to filter salt when entering its roots.

• The tree has adapted to regrow easily after frequent fires.

• The tree has adapted to resist constant freezing temperatures.