Adaptations/Dichotomous Key

An aid that is used to identify organisms and that consists of the answers to a series of questions

• periodic table

• dichotomous key

• adaptations

• chemical equations

A trait that an organism does to survive

• behavioral trait

• internal trait

• Structural trait

• hibernation

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A physical trait that an organism has to survive

• behavioral adaptation

• structural adaptation

• migration

• hibernation

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A bulb is shown on the left. What is the function of a bulb for a plant?

• To store oxygen and carbon dioxide for the plant

• To store the plant, its food, and water during harsh periods

• To store the radiant energy for the plant

• To provide plants with a place to sleep

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What is the function of hollow bones in birds?

• to help the bird fly

• to help the bird walk

• to help the bird make nests

• to protect the birds from predators

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What is the function of gills in fish

• to help the fish breathe on land

• to help the fish use oxygen dissolved in water

• to help the fish use oxygen in the air and the water

• to help the fish use oxygen slowly in the air

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Blubber is an example of an internal structure in penguins. What function does the blubber perform for the penguin?

• protects the penguin from the hot temperatures

• protects the penguin from the freezing temperatures

• protects the penguin from predators

• the blubber allows the penguin to take awesome naps

Male peacocks have colorful feathers on their tails. What are the colorful tails used for?

• to chase away predators

• to camouflage with their environment

• to attract mates

• to build nests

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A fish has an organ called a swim bladder. What function does the swim bladder serve for the fish?

• It allows the fish to see deeper waters

• It allows the fish to vary its position in the water

• It allows the fish to scare off predators

• It allows the fish to get food

Ground squirrels hibernate during the winter. How does hibernation give ground squirrels an advantage?

• High body temperatures during hibernation keep the ground squirrel from freezing

• It allows ground squirrels to drink a lot of water

• Ground squirrels don't have to use energy and avoid predators

• Hibernation allows the ground squirrel to capture prey