Animal Adaptations

What kind of beak would a bird have to crack open hard seeds and nuts to eat?

• Long and pointy

• Short and pointy

• Hooked

• Wide and flat

 Birds that get most of their food from the water have beaks that are made to catch large fish and insects. Which kind of beak would this bird have?

• Long and pointy

• Short and pointy

• Hooked

• Wide and flat

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 How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?

• They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.

• They help the alligator to swim fast to catch its food.

• They help the alligator to cool off in the hot weather.

• They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.

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Why would it be difficult for a wood stork to live in the coastal habitat? (Beach/Ocean)

• There is not enough space to fly.

• There is no shallow water for wading.

• There are not many trees to build a nest.

• There is not enough water to go swimming.

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The coral snake is venomous. The milk snake is not venomous. How does looking almost exactly like the coral snake help the milk snake?

• It helps the milk snake find prey easily.

• It helps the milk snake move  very quickly.

• It helps the milk snake keep predators away.

• It helps the milk snake blend into its environment.

How do the bobcat’s wide paws and sharp claws help it to survive?

• Swim across long distances to help it get food

• Avoid getting stitch in the thick mud

• Travel quickly across sandy ground

• Stay balanced on the rocky ground

 Baby alligators in Georgia are dark colored with light stripes across their backs. How does this coloring help them survive?

• The stripes attract different kinds of prey for alligators.

• The dark color makes them look larger and more dangerous.

• The stripes help them blend into the swamp to hide from predators.

• The dark color helps parents find them easily among the tall marsh grasses.

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The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in their environment?

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

• Large ears

• Thick fur

 Why would a bottlenose dolphin not thrive in the swamp habitat?

• The temperature of the water is too high.

• There is not enough fresh air for them to breathe.

• The soil around the swamp is too sandy.

• Their main food source is only found in salt water.

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Over the cold winter months, some chipmunks in Georgia will hibernate for a few weeks when food is not easy to find. During hibernation, the chipmunk's heart beat slows down and its body temperature drops. How does hibernation help the chipmunk?

• Hibernation helps the chipmunk make food.

• Hibernation helps the chipmunk remove waste.

• Hibernation helps the chipmunk save energy.

• Hibernation helps the chipmunk find mates.

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