Animal Adaptations

Some trees lose their leaves in the fall to help them save energy.

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A turtle uses its shell to protect itself from predators.

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Animals that hibernate go into a deep sleep to survive the winter when there can be less food to eat.

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A giraffe with a slighter longer neck is more likely to be able to reach food in the higher branches of a tree.

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Which is an example of camouflage?

• a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird

• a bear that sleeps in a cave all winter long

• a colorful fish that lives among brightly colored coral

• an elephant that uses its large ears to fan itself

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To survive in cold water whales adapted a __________.

• thick layer of gray fur

• thin layer of scales

• thick layer of blubber for warmth

• thin layer of dry skin

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An adaptation that would be best help an elephant to survive is ______________.

• having shorter legs

• having larger size and long tusks

• having thinner skin

• having a longer tail

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Which trait would help a frog catch food?

• its green color

• its ability to swim

• its sticky tongue

• its long legs

A bear that sleeps through the winter so it does not have to find food is an example of ____________.

• mimicry

• camouflage

• hibernation

• migration

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Why would large ears be an advantage for a desert jackrabbit?

• large ears help the jackrabbit stay cool

• large ears help the jackrabbit find food

• large ears help the jackrabbit attract a mate

• large ears help the jackrabbit locate shelter

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