Animal and Plant Adaptations

Look at the diagram above. Which bird would most likely spends time in water?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Look at the diagram. What animal is camouflaging to protect itself from it's predators.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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One dandelion plant will grow hundreds of tiny seeds. Growing so many seeds....

• A. Makes the plant look bigger and scares away hungry animals.

• B. helps makes sure that some grow and become plants

• C. forces seeds to fall off and make room for others

• D. makes seeds travel, using the wind, and spread all over

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How does the shape of a duck's foot help it survive?

• A. The pointed tips help the duck grab fish

• B. The pointed tips help the foot move easily through water

• C. The webbed skin between the toes helps the duck push water

• D. The layer of skin between the toes helps keep the duck warm

Which of the following creatures has a body covering that protects it from predators?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Refer to the diagram. Which animal MOST LIKELY needs a layer of blubber for insulation?

• A. penguin

• B. bat

• C. lizard

• D. snake

Spiders build webs to

• A. stay dry

• B. breathe air

• C. catch insects

• D. scare predators

The bird shown below is gathering bits of twigs and animal fur. A bird would gather these materials when it is

• A. hungry

• B. building a nest

• C. thirsty

• D. migrating south

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Animals and insects within an ecosystem communicate with each other in a variety of ways. Some insects are very brightly colored to indicate to others they are

• A. good to eat

• B. poisonous

• C. fearless

• D. looking for a mate

Which Venn Diagram below shows that the plants use their adaptations to survive with very little water?

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