Structure/Functions and Traits/Behaviors

How does a grasshopper’s green color help it to survive on the prairie? The green color helps the grasshopper–

• locate its sources of food

• avoid being seen in its environment

• gain energy when its sunlight

• create its own food

This structural adaptation helps the bird–

• crack open small seeds

• spear soft-bodied insects

• drink nectar from flowers

• dig burrows into sand

An adaptation that some plants have for surviving dry conditions is -

• producing a waxy coating on stems and leaves

• changing colors of leaves in the fall

• having a very long growing season

• growing tall and producing many large leaves

In order to conserve their energy during harsh winter conditions, some bears-

• change color during the season

• produce milk for their young

• get rid of excess fur and fat

• spend long periods sleeping

Elephants have wide, flat teeth with a function of grinding. This is an adaptation to their diet. Based on the information in the table, what other animal probably has teeth like the elephant?

• wolf

• coyote

• deer

• bat

Colorful flowers with a sweet smell help some plants meet their needs in their habitat because they will be better able to-

• attract insects

• collect sunlight

• survive the cold

• absorb rainwater

How does the giraffe's long neck help it survive in the African grasslands? This structure functions to help the giraffe-

• run very quickly

• reach tree branches

• drink from ponds

• hide from predators

Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in its cold and snowy environment?

• long, flexible ears

• large, brown eyes

• thick, white fur

• wide, strong feet

The bright, red color of the male cardinal is a structure that helps it-

• hide form predators

• find the food it eats

• absorb sunlight for warmth

• look attractive to females

All of the following characteristics of a tiger help it to be an effective predator EXCEPT-

• sharp teeth and claws

• a thick coat of fur

• powerful jaws and limbs

• good eyesight and hearing