Study Jams - Plant & Animal Adaptations

A species has physically adapted by using camouflage. What is true?

• The species has migrated to avoid predators.

• The species has hibernated to avoid predators.

• The species "played dead" to avoid predators.

• The species blended in with its surroundings to avoid predators.

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What is another term for inherited behaviors?

• hibernation

• instinct

• physical adapataion

• natural selection

Why do some organisms, like butterflies, have bright colors?

• to warn predators that they are poisonous

• to make it easier for them to find food

• to help them adapt to flying long distances

• to make it easier for them to blend into their surroundings

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How did amphibians adapt to their changing environment?

• They hibernated for many months in the winter.

• They developed fins and gills.

• They developed lungs and limbs.

• They played dead to trick predators.

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A bear sleeps all winter. What is this form of adaptation called?

• "playing dead"

• hibernation

• migration

• camouflage

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What happens to unnecessary traits during the process of natural selection?

• They are passed on to some organisms, but not to others.

• They disappear very suddenly.

• They are passed on to all future generations.

• They gradually disappear over time.

What is the goal of both physical and behavioral adaptations?

• to help an animal survive in its environment

• to increase the likelihood of being eaten by a predator

• to put an end to the survival of weaker animals

• to avoid natural selection

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What does it mean when a plant adapts?

• It grows on the rainforest floor or under water.

• It changes itself to fit in better with its environment over time.

• It grows giant leaves and has very bright flowers

• It converts its surroundings into a kinder climate

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How long does adaptation usually take?

• a decade (10 years)

• an hour

• a few days

• centuries (100's of years)

Why do plants adapt to their environments?

• In order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

• In order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment

• In order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest

• in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can

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