Adaptations

The eagle has a sharp, curved beak to

• Open seeds

• Tear flesh

• Spear fish

• Strain algae in the water

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This bird has a pouched beak to

• catch fish

• spear fish

• tear flesh

• open seeds

This bird has a long, pointed beak to

• probe for worms

• strain out algae from water

• tear flesh

• open seeds

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Why is it important for living organisms, plants and animals, to be able to adapt to different habitats?

• in order to triple its size and weight

• in order to survive and thrive in their habitat

• in order to live in harmony

• in order to be able to hibernate in the winter

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Structural adaptations involves various animal behaviors that enables them to survive in their environment. For instance, long necks help giraffes to eat the green leaf on the top of tree.

Which of the following is a form of a structural adaptation?

• nocturnality

• migration

• webbed feet

• hibernation

In certain seasons, resources such as food and water for a group of animals in one area may become limited. Which adaptation helps to ensure that a group of animals will continue to meet their nutritional needs?

• migration from one area to another for better living conditions

• camouflage tactics to avoid predators

• hibernation to conserve energy

• mimicry of appearance, behaviors or sounds

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The Snail Kite and the Limpkin are birds that are native to Florida. Both birds rely on the island apple snail as their main food source. Other species of apple snails have taken over in large numbers. Which most likely describes what will happen if the population of island apple snail were to continue to decrease?

• The birds will increase in numbers.

• No change to the population or behaviors will be evident.

• The birds will need to find another source of food to eat.

• The birds will migrate and come back to the island during the winter months

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The Darwin moth, also known as a Peppered Moth, is now found in many forests throughout North American. As a caterpillars, the moth lives among branches and can disguise itself as a twig. How does this benefit the Peppered Moth caterpillar?

• they have a large appetite

• they will more likely have a higher survival rate

• they have an easier time finding shelter

• they use less energy

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Behavioral adaptations, increase animals possibilities of survival in their environment. Which of the following statements best describe a behavioral adaptation?

• Tuna fish swim in schools to appear larger.

• The long needle beak in a Humming Bird.

• The hallow stem in a cactus plant.

• The Ducks' webbed feet.

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The Scarlet King Snake is often confused for the venomous Florida Coral Snake. Use the illustration, observe what adaptation has the Scarlet King Snake used for its benefit of survival.

• Scarlet King Snake finds shelter in the Coral Snake.

• Scarlet King learned to hunt from the Coral Snake.

• Scarlet King Snake mimics the colors and pattern of the Florida Coral snake.

• Scarlet King Snakes learned rattle its tail from the rattle snake.

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