ADAPTATIONS

The polar bear's white fur allows it to hide in the cold arctic. This adaptation is called________________.

• White on white
• Camouflage
• Color matching
• behavioral adaptation 

What adaptation does this squirrel have that allows it to glide through the air?

• Extra skin under the arms and legs to capture air as it falls.
• Big ears to capture are as it falls
• Small eyes to see where it will land
• A short thin tail

Polar bears have an adaptation that allows them to swim. What is most likely this adaptation?

• White coat
• Fat belly
• Small eyes
• Webbed Feet

Most desert plants have spines. How does this adaptation help them survive in a harsh environment?

• The spines capture water
• The spines make it colder
• The spines will make it rain
• The spines will protect the plant from animals that want to eat it

Cactus have a thick, hard surface (cuticle) that prevent ______________ from evaporating.

• Water
• Air
• Sugar
• light

What is the function (job) of fish gills?

• To absorb water from the water
• To make the fish faster
• To make the fish lighter
• To absorb oxygen from the water

Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
• to take in nutrients from the air
• to provide shade for the plant

Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

Many plants have bright, sweet smelling flowers. How would this adaptation help the plant?

• It warns away predators

• It attracts bees and other pollinators

• It helps the plant store water

• It gives the plant shade.

features of an organism which can be used to help describe the organism

• mimicry

• camouflage

• traits