Animal Survival

A turtle uses its shell to protect itself from predators

• True

• False

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A giraffe with a slightly longer neck is more likely to be able to reach food in the higher branches of a tree.

• True

• False

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A predator uses camouflage to sneak up on prey by hiding in its environment

• True

• False

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Which is an example of camouflage?

• a bear sleeping in a cave all winter long

• a polar bear’s fur blending in with the snow

• a bird with a long beak eating nectar from flowers

• a rabbit with large ears releasing some of its heat

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Why are many desert animals nocturnal?

• the desert is cooler at night

• they are cold-blooded

• they can hide from predators in the dark

• they cannot see very well in the Sun

Which statement is an example of mimicry?

• a giraffe has a long neck to reach high leaves

• an insect’s body is shaped like a thorn

• a lizard changes color to blend in with its environment

• a skunk uses a strong odor to scare away predators

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How do animals use camouflage to survive?

• by standing out from their environment

• by imitating other animals

• by blending in with their environment

• by giving warning calls

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 One advantage for animals living in a group is __________________.

• There are more animals to watch out for predators

• shelter is easier to find for a large group of animals

• the animals in the group need less food

• animals in a  group usually have a different diet than solitary animals

 An organism that imitates another uses​ __________ to stay safe.​

• a community

• climate

• camouflage

• mimicry

 To survive in cold water whales adapted a  _____________.

• thick layer of gray fur

• thin layer of scales

• thick layer of blubber for warmth

• thin layer of dry skin

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