Structures and Functions Vocabulary (5.10A)

What is the purpose of comparing the structures and functions of different species according to the learning material?

• To understand how these structures and functions help them in activities like sports

• To understand how these structures and functions help them live and survive in a specific environment

• To understand how these structures and functions affect their dietary habits

• To understand how these structures and functions influence their mating rituals

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Which example illustrates an adaptation mentioned in the learning material?

• Feathers on birds in the desert

• Hooves on prairie animals

• Scales on mountain animals

• Fins on forest animals

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What is another example of an adaptation for a specific environment, similar to webbed feet in aquatic animals, as mentioned in the learning material?

• Claws on desert animals

• Gills on terrestrial animals

• Wings on cave-dwelling animals

• Antennae on urban animals

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What does the term "compare" mean?

• To look at one thing

• To examine two or more things to identify similarities and differences between them

• To describe the function of something

• To list the characteristics of an object

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What are "structures" in the context of animals?

• The behavior of animals in the wild

• The classification of animals into different groups

• The parts and pieces of an animal that have a job or function

• The habitats where animals live

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What does "functions" refer to?

• The process of animals adapting to their environment

• The way animals interact with each other

• What the structure does

• The movement of animals

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What are "hooves"?

• The sound made by certain animals

• The fur on the body of many animals

• The shelters built by animals

• Hard coverings that protect the toes of many animals

What does the term "environments" refer to?

• A type of grassland without many trees

• The feet of aquatic animals

• The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives, including factors such as climate, terrain, and resources

• Growing or living in or often found in water

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What is a "prairie"?

• A body of water where aquatic animals live

• A plain of grassland without many trees

• The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives

• A type of webbed feet for efficient swimming

What does "webbed" refer to?

• A type of environment

• A plain of grassland

• Feet of aquatic animals, such as ducks, frogs, and otters enabling efficient swimming and maneuvering in water

• Growing or living in or often found in water

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