Structures and Functions

When an animal blends in with its surroundings, it's using (a)  

• Camouflage
• Mimicry
• Compression
• Carnivore

What adaptation does a bear have that allows it to survive in a cold environment?

• Small ears

• Large teeth

• Hibernation

• Sharp claws

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Which animal's foot is best adapted for catching and holding prey?

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When an organism copies the way another organism looks to avoid being eaten, it's called (a)   .

• mimicry
• hibernation
• camouflage

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Which structural adaptation of a mountain goat would be an advantage for moving around on rocky ground?

• big ears

• sharp horns

• thick fur

• hard hooves

An adaptation that some plants have for surviving dry conditions is -

• producing waxy coating on stems and leaves

• changing colors of leaves in the fall

• having a long growing season

• growing tall and having many large leaves

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How does the giraffes long neck help it survive in the African grasslands? This structure functions to help the giraffe -

• run very quickly

• reach tree branches

• drink from ponds

• hide from predators

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

• Long, flexible ears

• Large, brown eyes

• Thick, white fur

• Wide, strong feet

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 legs

• Good eyesight and hearing

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