Structures and Adaptations

A structure is

• The job that a specific part of an organism does

• A part of an organism that has a specific job

• A change an animal makes to suit its enviroment

• A building

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A function is

• The job that a specific part of an organism does

• A part of an organism that has a specific job

• A change an animal makes to suit its enviroment

• A building

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An adaptation is

• A part of an organism that has a given job

• Behaviors that are developed over time by organisms as they interact with the world

• A job that a certain structure has

• A trait that an organism has that helps it survive in its habitat

Animal adaptations can have several functions. Some of these include structures that function to help with-

• Obtaining Energy

• Movement

• Protection

• All of these

Webbed feet help with which type of movement?

• Swimming

• Walking on sand

• Running faster

• Traction on ice

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If I eat meat, then I want to have _______ teeth.

• Flat

• Sharp

• None

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

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Compression

• Carnivore

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Which item is not an adaptation for a lion to get food?

• Sharp teeth

• Sharp claws

• Fluffy tail

• Sense of smell

A turtle's shell helps him

• For swimming

• For eating

• For protection

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The spotted fur of a leopard and spotted skin of a leopard gecko are shown in the photographs below. 
How do these body coverings help organisms in their environments?

• They help organisms find food.
• They help organisms look like another animal in its environment.
• They help organisms eat food quickly.
• They help organisms blend into their surroundings.