Adaptations

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

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Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?

• looking like a dangerous animal
• being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
• having sharp claws or a strong shel
• having only a few young and caring for them

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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The American Black Bear in Colorado can hibernate for over 3 months during winter.  Black bears in Florida may hibernate for only a few weeks or not at all.  Why?

• the weather is not as cold in Florida
• it has less territory
• it eats different food
• they are smaller than the bears in Colorado

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A collard lemming has thick white fur and sharp claws, and a marsh rabbit has brown fur and is a good swimmer. Which animal would be best adapted to survive in the Florida forests?

• the rabbit's brown fur helps it blend with its envrionment
• the lemming's thick fur keeps it warm in the winter
• the rabbit's swimming would scare predators away
• the lemming could use its claws to defend itself

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Which foot has adaptations for surviving in a water environment?

• A
• B
• C
• D

In the Arctic there is often snow on the ground.  Many Arctic animals are able to change their coloration. 

Which adaptation best helps an Arctic hare survive in its environment?

• A short, fluffy tail
• Thick, white fur

Hummingbirds feed on nectar.  Nectar is a liquid found deep inside the flower of a plant. 

Which adaptation enables the hummingbird to obtain the nectar from deep inside a flower?

• Colorful feathers
• Small wings
• Rapid flight
• Long beak

Which plant exhibits the adaptations for survival in a tundra environment, where growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons?

• PLANT A
• PLANT B
• PLANT C
• PLANT D

Which bird's foot has the best shape for grasping and holding its prey?

• A
• B
• C
• D