internal and external structures

A body part on the outside of an animal that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

• internal structure

• external structure

• organism

• brain

Claws are external structure. It can be used to help some animals ______.

• swim

• climb trees

• sleep

• breathe

When an animal blends in with its surroundings, it's using ______

• mimicry

• camouflage

• compression

• carnivore

An armadillo uses this external part to dig.

• claws
• tail
• skin
• fur

A monkey uses this animal structure to help it hang from a tree.

• eyes

• nose

• tail

• fur

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Which of the following statements is correct about giraffes?

• Giraffes have long legs to reach watering holes easily.

• Giraffes have long necks and tongues to reach leaves of tall trees.

• Giraffes have long tails to help guide them when they run.

• Giraffes have long manes down their necks to help them run faster.

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Which external structure helps elephants clean itself with water and dust?

• tusks

• trunk

• tail

• large ears

Which external structure helps a sea turtle dig a nest in the sand and reproduce?

• beak

• shell

• flippers

• tail

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Which external structure helps the wolf survive while walking through snow covered forests?

• paws

• narrow snout

• tail

• nose

Which of the following internal structures best supports a seal's ability to survive in cold temperatures?

• spine

• blubber

• whiskers

• tail

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