Adaptations and Changes in Environments

Adaptations and Changes in Environments

5th Grade

35 Qs

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Adaptations and Changes in Environments

Adaptations and Changes in Environments

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Science

5th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS4-4, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Animals that live in the frigid regions of the North or South Pole must adapt to special conditions. Which of these could be a helpful adaptation for an organism that lives in the North Pole?

Ability to fly or run fast

Large paws for hunting

Thick fur and layers of fat

Hard shell around the body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Many cacti live in dry habitats, such as deserts, and must store their water to use as needed. Some cacti have spines that grow in place of leaves. Spines are an adaptation that helps cacti in which of the following ways?

Allows further seed dispersal

Provides an additional food source

Increases water loss

Provides protection from animals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Many animals hibernate during the winter, when they spend most of their time sleeping. This behavior is an adaptation that helps animals in which of the following ways?

Allowing them to avoid the harsh sun and rains

Building strong muscles for fighting enemies

Conserving energy when food is hard to find

Making them easy for predators to see

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following changes to the environment would most likely result in deer moving out of an area to a new habitat?

A loss of the kinds of plants they eat

Several winters with warmer temperatures

Higher water levels in a nearby river

A decrease in the number of predators

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Some plants live in environments, such as dense forest, where there is a lot of competition for sunlight. Plants that live here have to find ways to receive more sunlight. Which adaptation would best help plants survive in this environment?

Bright colors to attract pollinators

Deeper roots to absorb more nutrients

Structures that allow them to climb up trees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in which kind of environment?

Heavy rain for most of the year

Seasons that include a snowy winter

A very hot and dry climate

Many forests with tall trees

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A drought is a long period of time with little rainfall. What kind of adaptation would most help a plant survive a drought?

Storing water

Growing quickly

Producing seeds

Attracting insects

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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