Structures and Functions Review

What part of this animal's body helps it get food?

• Short, stubby ears

• Thick, powerful tail

• Long, sticky tongue

• Stiff, straw-like hair

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White fur on some animals that live in snowy climates helps them hide from predators. What is this adaptation called?

• Armor

• Quills

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

Some lizards change the color of their skin to blend in. How does this help them survive in the wild?

• They can find water.

• They can hide.

• They can stay cool.

• They can stay warm.

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Which type of animal foot would be best for digging in hard soil?

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What structure on the cactus helps it get water?

• Roots

• Trunk

• Sharp spines

• Stem

Thick blubber and fur help keep a polar bear….

• Warm

• Hidden

• Cold

• White

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Which animal's foot is best adapted for catching and holding prey?

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Write in an example of a STRUCTURE you might find on a flowering plant!

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What is the FUNCTION of the spines on a cactus plant?

What is an adaptation?

• A characteristic or trait that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

• A special type of bird feeder.

• A part of a plant or animal that helps it find food.

• A large structure like a pitcher for storing water.

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