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process of change over time in a species

• evolution
• fitness
• acquired characteristics
• fossils

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Structures or behaviors that help an
organism survive in its surroundings

• adaptations
• inherited traits
• learned behaviors
• structural behaviors

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The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.
• behavior.
• migration.
• camouflage.

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The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called when animals look like other animals or plants?

• camouflage
• mimicry
• locomotion
• hibernation

What is the function (job) of fish gills?

• To absorb water from the water
• To make the fish faster
• To make the fish lighter
• To absorb oxygen from the water

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Why do hollow bones help birds during flight?

• Hollow bones make the birds weigh less
• Hollow bones are full of heavy blood
• Hollow bones store water
• Hollow bones are made of feathers 

Xylem is a plant adaptation that allows plants to transport ______________ up the stem.

• Salt 
• Sugar
• Water
• Coffee

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Some plants such as beets, onions and tulips have physical adaptations that allows them to store energy for the next season. What are these types of roots called?

• Dubs
• Bulbs
• Xylem
• Phloem 

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe
• Penguins huddling together for warmth
• A camel's hump used to store water
• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another

• camouflage
• migration
• hibernation
• function

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