bell ringer terrestrial adaptations

Biome with plants and grasses, but no trees.

• grassland

• desert

• forest

• arctic tundra

Which adaptation helps owls to hunt at night better than most animals?

• a sharp beak

• soft feathers

• large eyes

• small eyes

Answer explanation

All plants and animals of the desert habitat, or biome, must adapt to survive without _________ for long periods of time.

• food

• water

• sun

• shelter

Answer explanation

An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

What is it called when a plant or animal has body features or habits that helps it survive in a specific environment?

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

What does an adaptation do?

• Make animals extinct

• Cartwheels

• Help living things survive in their habitat

• Describe features of habitats

Which of the following is a terrestrial animal?

• Lion

• Salamander

• Vulture

• Dolphin

Which feature helps an animal to hide from other animals?

• looking like a dangerous animal

• being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)

• having sharp claws or a strong shel

• having only a few young and caring for them

Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their

• climate & plants
• climate & animals
• animals & plants
• climate only

What is an advantage of animals, like a giraffe, that have long necks?

• Helps them reach further out into the watering holes

• Helps them reach high to eat leaves from the tops of trees where other animals may not reach

• Helps them scratch their backs