5.10A Adaptations 1

Over generations, organisms develop different physical and behavioral changes to help them live and survive in their environment. This is called –

• extinction

• survival

• adaptation

• habitat

Skunks have anal scent glands that produce a very foul smelling spray. This structure allows them to –

• gather food

• find shelter

• find a mate

• defend against predators

Which of the following is an example of an animal adapting to changing temperatures in its environment?

• Canada geese fly South for winter.

• Barn owls are nocturnal.

• An eagle hunts for field mice.

• Hummingbirds drink nectar out of flowers.

The diagram below shows a Black-tailed Jackrabbit, common in the grassland and desert ecosystems of Texas. Four of the body structures have been labeled.

Which body structure allows the jackrabbit to escape from predators?

• Large ears

• Brown fur

• Black stripe on its tail

• Long, powerful legs

Which body structure allows the jackrabbit to blend into its environment?

• Large ears

• Brown fur

• Black stripe on its tail

• Long, powerful legs

Camels have long eyeleashes and nairy nostrils. They can also close their nostrils. These traits are most beneficial in helping them –

• escape from predators

• blend into their environment

• withstand blowing sand

• gather food

Chameleons can change a variety of different colors (including green, brown, blue and red) in order to blend into their environment. This adaptation is an example of –

• camouflage

• migration

• hibernation

• nesting

A science student is researching different birds. He finds one bird with long toes and sharp claws on its feet, like the picture below. What does this bird most likely eat?

• Berries

• Fish

• Nectar

• Small insects

Which bird is best adapted to drink nectar out of a flower like the one shown here?

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Which of the following is an example of a characteristic that is used for protection?

• The monarch butterfly is orange and black.

• Frogs have webbed feet.

• The giraffe’s long neck allows it to reach tall trees.

• Chipmunks collect and store nuts for winter.