Unit 5 Review: Adaptations

Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:

• dichotomous key
• binomial nmenclature
• scientific name
• binomial key

An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

• Class Insecta
• Order Amblygygi
• Order Araneae
• Order Scorpiones

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When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?

• physical features
• weather patterns
• environment
• diet

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A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper
• Pine
• Spruce
• Fir

What is the name of bird W?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

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What is the name of bird Z?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

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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A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 

• an adaptation
• environment
• response
• stimulus

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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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 A giraffe has a long neck.  Why would the giraffe need this adaptation?

• to keep warm
• to reach food high above the ground
• to have room to eat more
• to catch birds

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