Structure and Function Quiz

In winter, the Arctic fox has white fur. In summer, it's fur changes color to brown and gray. The change in fur color helps the Arctic fox to-

• attract a mate

• hide in it's surroundings

• hibernate for the winter

• migrate south for the winter

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Which of these plants has structures that help it survive in the desert?

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Herons wade in water along the shore and catch fish by spearing them with their sharp beak. Which bird most likely catches and eats it's food the way a heron does?

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Many different plants and animals live in rainforests. A few characteristics of plants that thrive in the rainforest are described in the chart.

Which 2 traits best help the rainforest plants get sunlight?

• overlapping leaves and drip tips

• ability to wrap around trees and grow on tall branches

• drip tips and ability to wrap around trees

• ability of grow on tall branches and overlapping leaves

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Which adaptation below would best help an animal survive the heat of a hot desert climate?

• sleeping during the day and hunting at night

• sharp teeth for catching prey

• camouflaged skin to blend in with the environment

• a long, sticky tongue to catch insects

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Which of the following characteristics are most likely found on animals that live in a cold tundra?

• long ears

• scales

• a thick coat of fur

• smooth, moist skin

A hoof protects an animal and helps it walk or run. A mountain goat uses it's hooves to climb in rocky places. Mountain goats have cloven hooves with 2 toes that spread wide to improve balance. Rough pads on the bottom of each toe provides the grip of a natural climbing shoe. Zebras have a solid hoof. Their hoof is built for speed.

How are the hooves of a zebra and a mountain goat different?

• A zebra can use it's hooves for protection and a mountain goat cannot.

• A mountain goat can use it's hooves to run and a zebra cannot.

• A mountain goat's hoof can spread to help balance and a zebra's hoof cannot spread

• A zebra's hooves are hard and a mountain goat's are not.

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Maple trees and Pine trees grow in different environments. The structure of the leaves on these trees help them survive in their environment.

What is the main difference between the maple tree leaf and the pine tree leaf?

• The pine leaf is better at conserving water than the maple leaf.

• The maple leaf is better at conserving water than the pine leaf.

• The maple leaf does not go through photosynthesis.

• The pine leaf does not go through photosynthesis.

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A student visited his grandparents in northern Illinois (this state is in the north part of the United States). He loves the color the Maple tree leaves in Fall. He wanted to take a tree sapling (a baby tree) home. He lives in West Texas where it is similar to a desert.

Could the maple tree live and grow in a desert for many years?

• Yes. Trees can live anywhere.

• Yes. A Maple tree has thin roots and wide leaves.

• No. A Maple tree would not get the water it needs.

• No. A Maple tree would not get the sunlight it needs.

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Many organisms have behavioral adaptations to help them survive.

According to the chart, which two organisms migrate for a common purpose?

• The monarch and wildebeest both migrate to stay warm.

• The Canadian geese and the wildebeest both migrate to find food.

• The monarch and wildebeest both migrate to find shelter.

• The Canadian geese and Ridley sea turtle both migrate to reproduce.

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