5th Grade Adaptations and Life Cycles

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

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

• when an animal is able to disguise themselves to survive in an environment

• when an animal hibernates during the winter.

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Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here.
Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?

• Brown head
• Loud call
• Hollow bones
• Sharp claws

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Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

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

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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A chameleon lies next to a large blue flower so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of

• camouflage

• mimicry

• migration

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What is the function on large padded paws on a snow leopard?

• camouflage

• protection from predators

• keep it warm

• walking in snow

What is the structure of the buffalo that gives them greater mobility on rocky ground?

• padded paw

• tail

• solid hooves

• cloven hooves

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What is the purpose for the very good eye sight of the eagle?

• hunting prey

• protection from predators

• camouflage

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A body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive

• adaption

• behavior

• learned behavior

• instinct

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A snowshoe hare has many structural adaptations that help it survive in its environment.

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

• Long, flexible ears

• Large, brown eyes

• Thick, white fur

• Wide, strong feet