Adaptations

1. Birds with large, sharp claws and beaks most likely eat

• tall grasses.
• pond microorganisms.
• small animals.

2. Bears have a thick coat for fur. This is adaptation is best in an environment that is

• dry.
• windy.
• cold.

3. Camels have wide, flat, leathery pads on their feet. This helps them

• find sources of water.
• climb rocky hills.
• walk on hot sand.

4. A flounder fish has this adaptation:

• A spotted, yellow body
• Two eyes on one side of its head
• extra gills

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5. In the rainforest, colorful flowers survive by

• attracting snakes to eat them.
• attracting bees to pollinate them.
• helping monkeys hide.

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6. What is a good example of camouflage?

• Hooves on a bison
• Spines on a cacus
• Spots on a leopard

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7. What is a structure?

• A body part
• What the body part does
• A whole organism

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8. What is a function?

• A body part
• What the body part does
• A whole organism

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9. Which animal has thick skin to protect it from attacks by predators?

• flounder
• seal
• fox

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10. An adaptation is

• A role an organism plays in its environment
• a characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive.
• a body part

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