5.10AB ~ Structures & Traits

Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat –

• small animals

• tall grasses

• pond microorganisms

• tiny insects

Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here. Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with –

• heavy rains for most of the year.

• seasons that include a snowy winter.

• a very hot and dry climate.

• many forests with tall trees.

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All of the following adaptations help plants, like the cactus, survive in the hot, dry conditions of a desert EXCEPT –

• growing tall over many years.

• a thick, waxy outer covering.

• the ability to store water.

• spines to protect from animals.

Which of the following adaptations of a cow helps it to survive by allowing it to eat and digest large amounts of grass?

• Long, thick tail it can swing about.

• Large, brown eyes with long lashes.

• Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs.

• Tough, divided hooves and strong legs.

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Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them –

• travel quickly across the plains.

• reach food high in the trees.

• defend themselves against predators.

• tolerate the heat of their environment.

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Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects

to eat?

• Croaking sound

• Sticky tongue

• Laying eggs

• Smooth skin

Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm. These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is –

• dry.

• cold.

• dark.

• windy.

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All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –

• being active at night.

• getting water from plants.

• hunting other animals.

• digging burrows underground.

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Which foot is best adapted for an animal that must dig tunnels underground to escape predators?

• Light, with webbing between the toes.

• Powerful, with long, wide, strong nails.

• One large toe with a flat bottom.

• Very wide with thick pads.

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