6.2 SCIENCE

In which environment might an animal use a burrow for shelter?

• Ocean

• Desert

• Arctic

• None of the other answer choices

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What are three kinds of water environments?

• deserts, mountains, and rivers

• forests, mountains, and oceans

• oceans, lakes, and rivers

• grasslands, tundra, and mountains

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What types of diet can the forest offer the deer?

• mainly fish

• a variety of cacti

• different types of frogs

• twigs, leaves, and grass

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Sometimes skunks spray a pungent chemical on other organisms. How do you think this behavior helps them stay safe?

• It allows the skunk to be attractive.

• It helps scare off their enemies.

• It sends the signal to play.

• It sprays it on its food.

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How can frogs use their long, sticky tongues to survive in a pond?

• It helps the frog jump high.

• The frog uses it to clean their shelter.

• It allows the frog to breathe underwater.

• The frog uses it to grab insects and feed on them.

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How will an armadillo behave if it feels threatened by a predator?

• The armadillo will use their bony plates to roll up into a ball.

• The armadillo will use their strong legs to run fast.

• The armadillo will play dead until the predator leaves it alone.

• The armadillo will scream for help from other armadillos.

In the desert, some animals look for food at night. How does this behavior help them meet their basic needs?

• This behavior allows the animals to admire the starry night.

• This behavior lets the lazy animals wake up late to search for food.

• This behavior invites all the animals to howl to the moon.

• This behavior helps the animals get the food they need when it is cooler outside.

How does having large ears help a desert jackrabbit stay cool?

• The jackrabbit loses heat through the ears.

• The jackrabbit uses them to wear earrings and look pretty.

• The jackrabbit uses them to listen to the howling coyotes.

• The jackrabbit moves them to send messages to others.

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Which animal has legs adapted for running fast?

• Fish

• Sloth

• Cheetah

• Chameleon

Look at the bird beak. The beak is best adapted for?

• tearing flesh

• poking trees for insects

• eating seeds

• scooping fish

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