Environmental Traits

The space and all the living and nonliving things around an organism

• diet

• inherited trait

• environment

• interaction

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a characteristic of an organism

• trait

• enviornment

• diet

• interaction

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what an organism eats is called its...

• trait

• environment

• interaction

• diet

The diagram below shows an armadillo and a turtle. What adaptations do these two organisms have in common that are helpful for survival?

• protective outer armor to protect against predators

• long tails to use in defense against predators

• long claws for climbing

• large ears for hearing

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The picture shows a Georgia bobcat, which lives in the mountain regions of Georgia. The bobcat has wide paws and sharp claws to help it

• travel quickly across sandy ground.

• stay balanced on the rocky terrain.

• avoid getting stuck in the thick mud.

• swim across long distances for food.

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The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in this environment?

• large ears

• thick fur

• webbed feet

• sharp claws

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Flowers that are pollinated by insects generally have brightly colored petals. What function (job) do these petals serve?

• They help the plant produce a large quantity of nectar for insects.

• They help keep the flowers open at all times during the day.

• They help attract insects that aid the plant in pollination.

• They help the plant produce large numbers of seeds.

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Plants compete for many different resources, including sunlight and water. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is most likely to help the plant successfully compete for water?

• a broad and deep root system

• the ability to produce fruit with seeds

• a tall stem or trunk

• colorful flowers

Which of these types of species is most likely to go extinct or die out?

• an animal that can live in many types of habitats

• an animal that depends on only one type of food

• an animal that can survive in very warm climates

• an animal that can eat many different types of food

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Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY effect of cutting down the trees in a forest habitat?

• All of the animals will begin to live in burrows underneath the ground.

• Animals that cannot find what they need will move to a new location.

• All of the animals in the forest will die in a short period of time

• Many animals will learn to fly to reach higher branches.

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