Plants and Animals Adaptations

According to "Plant Adaptations" which of the following colors would a seed need to be to help it not be eaten by an animal?

• white

• yellow

• neon pink

• brown

How does the adaptation of camouflage help protect animals from predators?

• Animals are able to sleep during the cold winter months and do not have to look for food.

• Animals are able to blend into their surroundings and not be seen by predators.

• Animals are able to scare away their predators.

• Animals are able to travel to a warmer habitat.

Many people are surprised to find plants in a dry desert climate.

Why are people MOST LIKELY surprised to see plants in the desert? What are the challenges for plants?

• There is too much water in the desert for plants to grow.

• The desert is a dry habitat with little water for plants.

• Animals in the desert do not like plants to grow in their habitat.

• People who live in the desert do not allow any types of plants to grow.

The sharp and pointy spines on a cactus that discourage animals from eating it is an example of ________

• Adaptation

• genetic variation

• challenge

• overproduction

Gills are an adaptation that fish have for ?

• swimming

• breathing

An example of an adaptation in animals during winter season is _________ (check all what applies)

• shedding their leaves

• using energy

• hibernation

• migration

Desert plants adapt by having a thick coat of wax on their leaves to __________

• protect them from animals eating them

• prevent water loss

Organisms now are very different from their ancestors since ____________

• Parents and offsprings are identical

• Organisms are constantly adapting to their environments and the changes happening there

• Organisms are constantly evolving and natural selection is always happening

• b and c

Animals that must run from predators are adapted with _________

• gills for breathing

• good direction ability

• good sight and hearing

White bunnies adapted better in arctic environment. What will be observed in the next generations?

• this trait will become less common

• the adaptation becomes more common