Science Prep

What is an adaptation?

• A change that helps an animal become extinct

• A change that allows ONLY plants to survive in it's environment

• A change that helps animals and plants survive in its' environment

• A change that allows ONLY animals to survive in it's environment

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Tigers are excellent predators. To survive, they hunt and eat other animals in their environment. All of the following characteristics of a tiger help it to be an effective predator except–

• sharp teeth and claws

• a thick coat of fur

• powerful jaws and limbs

• good eye sight and hearing

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A snowshoe hare has many structural adaptations that help it survive in its environment.

Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth andcamouflage in its cold and snowy environment?

• Long, flexible ears

• Large, brown eyes

• Thick, white fur

• Wide, strong feet

Colorful flowers with a sweet smell help some plants meet their needs in their habitat because they will be better able to _______________________.

• collect sunglight

• absorb rainwater

• survive the cold

• attract insects

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All of the following are examples of an inherited physical characteristic EXCEPT:

• sharp teeth

• claws

• hunting at night

• size and shape

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A body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive

• adaption

• behavior

• learned behavior

• instinct

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The table shows inherited traits of a rose plant as well as traits that are not inherited. Which characteristic describing a rose plant belongs with the traits that are not inherited?

• sharp thorns

• small buds

• missing leaves

• long roots

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