Structures and Functions

When an animal blends in with its surroundings, it's using ______

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Compression

• Carnivore

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The flat teeth of an antelope are teeth used for eating ___________________.

• Grass

• Wood

• Bugs

• Large animals

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Which item is not an adaptation for a lion to get food?

• Sharp teeth

• Sharp claws

• Fluffy tail

• Sense of smell

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A turtle's shell helps him

• For swimming

• For eating

• For protection

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The spotted fur of a leopard and spotted skin of a leopard gecko are shown in the photographs below. 
How do these body coverings help organisms in their environments?

• They help organisms find food.
• They help organisms look like another animal in its environment.
• They help organisms eat food quickly.
• They help organisms blend into their surroundings. 

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Colorful flowers with a sweet smell help some plants meet their needs in their habitat because they will be better able to -

• Attract insects

• Collect sunlight

• Survive the cold

• Absorb rainwater

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A snowshoe hare has many structural adaptations that help it survive in its environment.

Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in its cold and snowy environment?

• Long, flexible ears

• Large, brown eyes

• Thick, white fur

• Wide, strong feet

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Tigers are excellent predators. To survive, they hunt and eat other animals in their environment.

All of the following characteristics of a tiger help it to be an effective predator EXCEPT -

• Sharp teeth and claws

• A thick coat of fur

• Powerful jaws and limbs

• Good eyesight and hearing

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How does a grasshopper's green color help it to survive on the prairie? The green color helps the grasshopper -

• Locate its sources of food

• Avoid being seen in its habitat

• Gain energy when in sunlight

• Make its own food

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Which of the following is an example of behavioral adaptation in Canada Geese?

• Shape of the beak

• Shape of the feet

• Body movement in water

• Migration towards south

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