Life Science Chapter 4

In which part of a plant in the rainforest is the plant's food made?

• fruit

• stem

• roots

• leaves

A plant has a thick stem and spines. In which environment do these adaptations help it live?

• in a hot and dry desert

• in a warm and wet rain forest

• in an area with many pollinators

• in an area with many plant-eating animals

The thorns of a blackberry bush most help the plant to

• protect itself

• hide from view

• lose extra water

• attract pollinators

What is the main role of this part of the plant?

• It protects the plant from animals.

• It stores water for the plant.

• It lets the plant make food.

• It helps the plant reproduce.

A frog has a long sticky tongue. How does a long sticky tongue help a frog survive?

• The frog can protect itself.

• The frog can catch more food to eat.

• The frog can pretend to be a different animal.

• The frog can blend in with its environment more easily.

Which adaptation helps animals keep warm in cold places?

• large flat ears

• a sharp pointed beak

• a thick blubber layer

• mimicry of another animal

Which of these body parts is the bird using to get its food?

• tail

• beak

• wings

• feathers

A mother fox has an _____________ to find a den and protect her young.

• adaptation

• camouflage

• mimicry

• instinct

The tail end of a caterpillar looks like a snake. This shows __________.

• adaptation

• camouflage

• mimicry

• instinct

The sharp claws and teeth of a grizzly bear are each an __________ for getting food.

• adaptation

• camouflage

• mimicry

• instinct