Daily Grade 1

Behaviors that help animals survive in their environment are called__________?

• evolution

• mimicry

• physical adaptations

• behavioral adaptations

A pitcher plant, which lives in a swamp environment, traps and eats bugs. Why does the plant rely upon bugs as a resource?

• The pitcher plant eat bugs because it enjoys them.

• The pitcher plant must eat bugs to get enough sunlight.

• The pitcher plant must eat bugs to get enough water.

• The pitcher plant must eat bugs to get enough nutrients.

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How do fur and feathers help animals adapt to their environment?

• They help animals fight.

• They help animals build homes.

• They help animals protect themselves and stay warm.

• They help animals get oxygen.

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The Mountain habitat has a cold climate. What feature would help an animal adapt to this environment?

• sharp claws

• thick fur

• short ears

• webbed feet

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The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in this habitat?

• thick fur

• webbed feet

• sharp claws

• short ear

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Which animal would be able to live in water?

• an animal with gills

• an animal with fur

• an animal with feathers

• an animal with wings

Some animals have difficulty finding food when the weather gets cold in the winter. How might these animals adapt?

• The animals can camouflage themselves to find food.

• The animals can imitate the grass around them to help them hunt for food.

• The animals could migrate to a warmer place to find food.

• The animals could start traveling in groups to find food.

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A grocery store is built where a forest used to be. What will most likely happen to the deer population in the forest?

• The deer population will increase (get bigger).

• The deer population will decrease (get smaller).

• The deer population will stay the same.

• all of the above

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Why do animals live in groups?

• Animals live in groups for protection.

• Animals live in groups to stay warm.

• Animals live in groups to sleep.

• Animals live in groups to camouflage.

A chameleon imitates the leaves in a tree. How does this help the chameleon?

• It helps the chameleon find shelter.

• It helps the chameleon migrate.

• It helps the chameleon hibernate.

• It helps the chameleon protect itself.