Unit 3 lesson 5 How Are Living Things Adapted to Their Env.

Which adaptation of this mountain lion enables it to catch the deer?

• A. thick fur

• B. a long tail

• C. strong legs

• D. small ears

Where would an animal with thick white fur and a thick layer of fat most likely live?

• A. in the desert

• B. in a stream

• C. in a grassland

• D. in a polar region

The animal shown below has webbed feet and a paddle-like tail. Where does this animal most likely live?

• A. in a tree

• B. in the desert

• C. near a stream

• D. on the polar ice

Which adaptation would you expect to find in a bird that swims?

• A. feet with curling toes and tiny claws

• B. feet with large hooked claws

• C. feet with feathers

• D. feet with webbing

Which adaptation would you expect in animals that live in caves?

• A. very good hearing

• B. poor hearing

• C. very good eyesight

• D. brightly colored fur

Where would an animal with large ears and thin fur most likely live?

• A. in a desert

• B. in a stream

• C. underground

• D. in a polar region

Which adaptation does this animal have for living in the desert?

• A. fangs

• B. scaly skin

• C. rattling tail

• D. slithering motion

Which adaptation will help the rabbit detect the wolf so that it can escape?

• A. thick fur

• B. large ears

• C. cotton tail

• D. sharp teeth

Lakes are home to many kinds of birds. Which feet are most likely the adaptation of a bird that swims in water to find food?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What adaptation keeps the plant below from losing water?

• A. long, deep roots

• B. flat, waxy leaves

• C. long, shallow roots

• D. bright, colorful flowers