Adaptations

What are dogs descendants of?

• Wolves

• Lions

• Foxes

• Bears

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What process transformed wolves into companions for humans?

• Domestication

• Natural selection

• Evolution

• Mutation

What do adaptations do for an organism?

• Allow them to fly

• Make them immune to predators

• Change color only

• Increase or decrease fitness

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Which of the following is a trait of desert plants to survive in scarce water conditions?

• Waxy leaves

• Bright flowers

• Long roots

• Thorns

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How do humans adapt to high altitude locations?

• Sleep more

• Develop larger lungs

• Use oxygen more efficiently

• Grow thicker skin

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What unique feature does a euglena have?

• It can act as both autotroph and heterotroph

• It has wings

• It can live without water

• It changes color with temperature

What is a notable adaptation of sloths?

• Extremely slow metabolism

• Fast running speed

• Ability to fly

• Sharp teeth

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What adaptation allows owls to have good night vision?

• Large wings

• Webbed feet

• Long beaks

• Eyes full of rods

How do cuttlefish camouflage?

• Change color and texture

• Hide under rocks

• Swim very fast

• Mimic other animals

What defense mechanism do tarantulas use?

• Spray venom

• Play dead

• Bite

• Kick hairs from their abdomen