Changes in Habitats

Scientists found a fossil of a plant that does not exist today. The plant probably went extinct because

• It could not adapt to its changing environment.

• It was poisonous and could not be eaten by animals.

• It did not have any competition for resources in its environment.

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The trees in a deciduous forest are adapted to live in environments with 4 seasons. What do the trees do to avoid losing water in the winter?

• their roots grow deeper into the soil

• their leaves produce more wax

• they drop their leaves

What does "beneficial" mean?

• helpful

• harmful

• hurtful

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Something that is "harmful" will

• be helpful to the environment

• have no impact on the environment

• cause damage to the environment

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Habitats can be changed by both natural causes and the actions of humans and animals.

• True

• False

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Which word describes a habitat with too little rain over a long period of time?

• flood

• drought

• earthquake

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When the ground shakes and damage is done to the Earth's surface it is known as a _________________________.

• landslide

• fire

• earthquake

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Overpopulation of animals can be very harmful to a habitat.

• true

• false

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Cutting down trees is always a good thing for a habitat.

• true

• false

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Why do animals migrate to different locations?

• They get bored living in the same place.

• They are looking for more interesting places to live.

• They are looking for food and water.

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