Interdependence, heredity, adaptation, and energy 4

A skunk squirts a smelly fluid when attacked by predators. This behavior is an example of

• protection from disease

• camouflage

• competition for food

• a defense mechanism

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An injured heron was found on the East coast of Florida, The bird was treated and then released to a new environment on the West coast of Florida. What will the heron have to do to survive?

• migrate northward

• build a nest as it did last year

• adapt to the new environment

• use camouflage to blend in with the new environment

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Which is a physical trait?

• A bird calls to attract a mate.

• A rabbit's large ears help it hear predators.

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As winter approaches, a mouse's fur starts to grow thicker. This adaptation

• helps the mouse hide from predators

• help keeps the mouse warm

• helps the mouse compete with other mice for food

• prevents the mouse from getting sick

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Which is the correct flow of energy in a food chain?

• consumers, sun, producers

• sun, consumers, producers,

• sun, producers, consumers

• consumers, producers, sun

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Why would humpback whales migrate to polar regions every year?

• to escape predators

• to find warmer temperatures

• to hibernate

• to find food

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What is the temperature difference between July and April in the Gulf of Mexico?

• 21

• 16

• 34

• 20

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A palm tree

• loses its leaves in the winter

• makes new leaves in the winter

• keeps it leaves in the winter

• flowers in the winter