Survival of Animals: Lesson 2 Review

Some butterflies have markings that look like wide eyes to scare away predators. This is an example of _____.

​

• a useless trait

• a predator warning its prey

• mimicry

• camouflage

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which adaptation helps cactus survive in the desert?

• large leaves

• thick, waxy skin

• dark color

• thin branches

Adin saw a display about animals at the science museum. He learned that blind salamanders live in dark caves. Which conclusion could he make about the ancestors of the salamanders?

• They are closely related to bats.

• They could only see in the dark.

• They may have adapted to living in caves and no longer needed to see.

• They may have adapted to living in caves so that they could get out of the rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

To survive in cold water whales adapted a ______.

​

• thick layer of gray fur

• thin layer of scales

• thick layer of blubber for warmth

• thin layer of dry skin

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which is an example of mimicry?

• a giraffe with a long neck to reach high leaves

• a nonthreatening snake that looks like a more poisonous snake

• a lizard that changes color to blend in with its environment

• a skunk using a strong odor to scare away predators

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which is an example of hibernation?

• a desert fox that has large ears

• a bird's color that matches its surroundings

• a camel that closes its nostrils to keep out sand

• a chipmunk that sleeps for most of the winter

Which is an example of camouflage?

• a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird

• a bear that sleeps in a cave all winter long

• a colorful fish that lives among brightly colored coral

• an elephant that uses its large ears to fan itself

Which belongs in the box with the question mark?

• Imitates other animals

• Has webbed feet

• Lives in ponds

• Eats bread

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which is not an example of an adaptation?

• a cactus with a thick, waxy cover to hold water in

• a tree loses its leaves in the winter

• a lily grows bright red flowers to attract pollinators

• a plant has green leaves

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which adaptation describes a walking stick insect?

• mimicry because it looks like a stick and animals don't notice it

• migration because they fly to another place during cold months

• hibernation because they sleep for long periods of time