Science review

What characteristic helps a whale protect itself from cold waters?

• thick layer of blubber

• blue color

• large body

• smooth skin

The sharp talons of a hawk, help it

• run across the ground

• fly

• dig for food

• catch, hold and eat prey

Which foot would work in a pond ecosystem?

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Which foot has structures that help the animal dig underground

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This monkey has two characteristics that help it live in a habitat filled with trees.

• tail and eyes that see color

• can change sounds and a tail

• strong hands and back teeth that help it grind leaves

• a tail and strong hands

Some animals, such as birds, have beaks, while other animals, like horses, have large mouths with flat teeth.
The difference in these structures is most closely related to -- 

• the sounds the animals make.
• the habitat the animals live in.
• the type of offspring they have.
• the types of food these animals eat.

What is a structure?

• A body part of a plant or animal
• What a body part does

What is a function?

• A body part of a plant or animal
• What a body part does

What is the function of ears?

• Hearing
• Sight
• Pick up objects
• Digest food

What is the function of a nose?

• Sight
• Smelling
• Attract a female mate
• Carry blood throughout the body