Adaptations

How can a thick layer of fat help an animal survive?

• It keeps the animal dry.

• It keeps the animal warm.

• It protects the animal from being eaten.

Compare a moose and a polar bear. They both live in cold places. What part do they have in common that helps them meet their need for warmth?

• tails

• thick fur

• four legs

Which animal is adapted to a cold, wet environment?

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Which two adaptations protect plants from animals?

• bad taste and sharp thorns

• thick stems and thick roots

• bright flowers and sticky pollen

Compare desert plants and rain forest plants. Which is true?

• Desert plants need more water.

• Rain forest plants need more water.

• Desert plants and rain forest plants need the same amount of water.

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How can you tell a plant is getting what it needs from its environment?

• It is wilting.

• It is smaller than normal.

• It is healthy and growing well.

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What part helps a rain forest plant meet its needs in a shady environment?

• spines

• large leaves

• large stems

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Humps help camels survive in their environment. Humps are an _______.

• adaptation

• environment

• food chain

A plant has adaptations for living in a wet, shady environment. What will most likely happen if it is moved to a sunny, dry place?

• The plant will die.

• The plant will grow better.

• The plant will grow as well.

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You do a test that shows rain forest plants need water to live. How can you check that your results were correct?

• You can do the test again using desert plants.

• You can do the test the same way again.

• You can do the test in a different environment.

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