Survival in Animal Habitats

In a forest habitat, some animals have thick fur to keep warm, while others do not. Construct an argument with evidence about why some animals survive well in this habitat and others do not.

• Animals with thick fur can stay warm and survive better in cold conditions.

• Animals with thin fur can stay warm and survive better in cold conditions.

• All animals survive equally well regardless of their fur thickness.

• Animals with no fur survive best in cold conditions.

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Which of the following is an example of an animal adaptation that helps it survive in its environment?

• A fish swimming in water.

• A bird flying in the sky.

• A polar bear having thick fur to stay warm in cold climates.

• A dog barking.

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Make a claim about the merit of planting drought-resistant plants in an area that has become drier over time.

• Planting drought-resistant plants will not affect the environment.

• Planting drought-resistant plants can help the area adapt to drier conditions and support local wildlife.

• Drought-resistant plants will make the area wetter.

• Drought-resistant plants will not survive in dry conditions.

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What happens to the types of plants and animals in an area when the environment changes, such as becoming drier?

• All plants and animals will survive without any changes.

• Some plants and animals may not survive, while others that are adapted to dry conditions may thrive.

• Only animals will be affected, not plants.

• The environment will not affect the plants and animals.

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Construct an argument that explains why some animals form groups to help members survive.

• Animals form groups to have more fun.

• Animals form groups to increase their chances of finding food and protecting each other from predators.

• Animals form groups to make more noise.

• Animals form groups to sleep more.

Which of the following is a reason why some animals live in groups?

• To have more space to live.

• To increase their chances of survival by working together.

• To avoid other animals.

• To make less noise.

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In a desert habitat, some plants have long roots to reach water deep underground. Construct an argument with evidence about why these plants survive well in this habitat.

• Plants with long roots can access water deep underground, helping them survive in dry conditions.

• Plants with short roots survive better in dry conditions.

• All plants survive equally well regardless of root length.

• Plants with no roots survive best in dry conditions.

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Which of the following is an example of a plant adaptation that helps it survive in a dry environment?

• A plant with large leaves.

• A plant with deep roots to reach underground water.

• A plant with no leaves.

• A plant with shallow roots.

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Make a claim about the merit of introducing new predators to control an overpopulated species in an ecosystem.

• Introducing new predators will not affect the ecosystem.

• Introducing new predators can help balance the ecosystem by controlling the overpopulated species.

• New predators will make the overpopulated species increase.

• New predators will not survive in the ecosystem.

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What is a possible effect of introducing a new predator into an ecosystem?

• The ecosystem will remain unchanged.

• The new predator may help control the population of certain species.

• The new predator will not survive.

• The new predator will make all species increase in number.

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