mid module review quiz trait and adaptation

What is a change over time that improves a species' chance of survival in a specific environment?

• adaptation

• advantageous trait

• camouflage

• mimicry

What is a trait that allows an organism to blend in with its environment?

• camouflage

• mutualism

• mimicry

• parasitism

What is an animal that naturally preys on other animals?

• Predator

• Prey

• Organism

• Ecosystem

Question*Which characteristic is learned rather than inherited?

• being tall
• having curly hair
• having brown hair
• throwing a football

Passed on from parent to offspring.

• Learned Behavior

• Adaptation

• Inherited

• Offspring

Match the following

• Adaptation

• When one or more organisms bring new organisms of the same type into existence.

• Offspring

• Behavior that is acquired through experience.

• Reproduction

• Any characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive.

• Inherited

• A new organism produced by two parents.

• Learned behavior

• Passed on from parent to offspring.

Ms. Arce created a journal ​entry on what plants ​need to make food through​ photosynthesis. ​

What did she get wrong?  ​

• Plants do not need sunlight

• Plants absorb water through their leaves, not their roots.

• Plants absorb carbon dioxide, not oxygen

• Everything is correct.

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112.15.a.1.C

This snake has scales. What is the function of this structure?

• to help animals climb and run quickly to escape predators

• to protect the animal from being eaten by predators

• to allow the animal to blend into its surroundings

• to protect the animal as they move across rough surfaces in their environment

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112.15.b.10.A

This cow has eyes on the side of its head and flat teeth.

Choose TWO items that show the function of eyes on the side of its head and flat teeth.

• Flat teeth help the cow eat plants

• Eyes on the side help the cow target prey

• Flat teeth help the cow eat plants and meat

• Eyes on the side help the cow see more of its surroundings and escape predators

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112.15.b.10.A

Match the structure with the correct function.

• reproduction / attracts pollinators

• 
• allow the plant to move with the water

• 
• help a plant reach sunlight

• 
• anchor the plant into the soil

• 

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112.6.b.13.A

112.15.b.10.A