Which of these is a structural adaptation?

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Claws

• Mimicry

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Why do some birds have different beak shapes than others?

• They like to look different

• They choose the beak they want to have

• The beak depends on the type of food the bird eats

• The beak depends on the temperature and soil of the habitat

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A fly might use mimicry to pretend it is a bee. Why would the fly do this?

• Predators might think it is dangerous and leave it alone

• The fly likes to play dress-up

• The fly wants to blend in with its' surroundings

• The fly wants to sneak up on it's prey

When an animal stores food for winter and sleeps through the cold months, this adaptation is called:

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

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A plant that needs nutrient-rich soil and cooler temperatures is moved to the coast habitat. Will this plant be able to thrive there?

• No, because the plant will not have enough sunlight

• No, because it cannot thrive in the warm climate of the coast

• Yes, because the plentiful sunlight and water will help the plant thrive

• Yes, because the plant will have cool temperatures at the coast

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A student found a starfish at the beach, and wanted to bring it to school for show and tell. He wants to keep it alive in his bathtub until he goes to school on Monday. Would this be a good habitat for the starfish?

• Yes, because a starfish will need lots of water

• Yes, because he can keep the bathtub water warm like the ocean

• No, because the starfish needs a saltwater environment

• No, because the starfish will not have enough space

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What is one of the effects of habitat overpopulation?

• There will not be enough food in the habitat to go around

• The animals will all fight with each other

• Many animals will have to start burrowing homes underground

• There will be more food available because of the high population

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Why do animals migrate? Select ALL that apply.

• To search for food

• To search for warmer weather

• To visit their families

• To search for cooler weather

• They have explored their home and are ready for something new

Which of these is a harmful effect of overfishing?

• There are plenty of fish to choose from at local restaurants

• The habitat has less fish for larger animals to eat

• There will be no more fish in the water

• The fish will start to move somewhere else

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Which of these habitat destructions would most likely affect birds who nest high in the trees?

• A flood that leaves standing water in the habitat

• A wildfire caused by an irresponsible camper

• Water pollution from a nearby factory

• An underpopulation of deer due to new hunting technology

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