Diversity of Living Things Review

Miguel and Tina were studying phototropism and decided to do an experiment. They placed a young plant at one end of a cardboard box. At the other end of the box, they cut a small hole. They taped walls inside the box to partially block the path of light from the hole to the plant. Their setup is shown. Miguel and Tina pointed a lamp at the box and closed the lid. After several days, they opened the box and observed the plant. What were Miguel and Tina most likely trying to discover from their experiment?

• how a plant can absorb light through cardboard

• how a plant can survive when its environment changes

• how a plant’s growth inside a box differs from its growth in a forest

• how a plant’s growth using artificial light differs from its growth using sunlight

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The common mockingbird is the state bird of Florida. Females lay 3 to 5 eggs. Predators often eat the eggs. What kind of behavioral adaptation would you most likely expect from mockingbird parents to ensure the survival of their offspring?

• They hunt in pairs to find food.

• They lay each egg in a different nest.

• They attack predators that go near their nests.

• They sing quietly at predators to scare them away.

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Observe the beak of the bird in the drawing.

• berries

• meat

• nectar

• nuts

In which region of the country would a deciduous tree that loses its leaves during cold, dry winter months most likely be located?

• central Ohio

• central Florida

• southern California

• southeastern Louisiana

Which term best describes the structural adaptation of a snake shown in the drawing?

• camouflage

• hibernation

• migration

• mimicry

Which sea turtle adaptation is most suited for ocean life?

• limbs

• scales

• shell

• skull

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How is the Barrel Cactus well adapted for its environment in the southwestern United States?

• Its spines protect its fleshy stem

• Its spines protect its deep roots

• Its spines help it absorb water

• Its spines help it make food

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Imagine that the environment became warmer and forests began to grow where the polar bears live. Which polar bears would be more likely to survive?

• larger bears

• darker bears

• less aggressive

• more aggressive

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Which of the following animals will most likely survive in its environment?

• a white mouse in a grassy field

• a squirrel with light fur in a forest

• a white wolf on a snowy mountain

• a moth with light coloration in a forest

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The geese in the drawing are engaged in a behavior to help them survive cold winters. Which term best describes this adaptation?

• camouflage

• hibernation

• migration

• mimicry