Animal Traits and Adaptations

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

• when a weak animal copies a stronger animal to warn of predators

• when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an enviornment

• when an animal hibernates during the winter.

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What is HIBERNATION?

• when a weak animal copies stronger animal to warn off predators.

• when an animal hides in the cold winter and sleeps until the spring

• when a larger animal eats its prey

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Clawed foot with talon 
• Human-like foot
• Webbed foot
• Small clawed foot without a talon 

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Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)

• the type of organisms the animals consume

• the sounds the animals make

• the habitat the animals live in

• the type of predators the animals have

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The teeth in this picture are from an animal that would most likely eat

• grass

• insects

• fruit

• fish

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Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators. how does the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help the turtles escape their predators?

• Dig deep holes for their eggs

• Swim and dive easily

• Blend into their surroundings

• Hold their breath for several minutes

Which structural adaptation allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?

• The beak

• The feathers

• The flippers

• The webbed feet

Skunks have a structural adaptation that releases a liquid spray with a bad odor when in close contact with predators. How is the adaptation helpful to the skunk?

• Avoid predators

• Obtain food

• Make shelter

• Increase body temperature

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Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds?

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Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color
• it has sharp quills
• it moves very rapidly
• it makes a loud noise