Adaptations

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Adaptation

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A characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive

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What structure on a rabbit helps it survive in a cold climate? Options: thick fur, brown eyes, long tail, strong claws

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thick fur

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What feature protects a plant from being eaten? Options: large flowers, deep roots, sweet fruit, sharp thorns.

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sharp thorns

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Which adaptations most likely help a plant survive in a dry environment? Options: deep roots, large leaves, red flowers, sour fruit

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deep roots

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The polar bear lives in cold, snowy environments. Which of the following characteristics of the polar bear is an adaptation to help keep it warm?

• sharp teeth and claws
• thick fur and layers of fat
• large paws and strong legs
• white color and short tail

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thick fur and layers of fat

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The colors & patterns on a turtle's shell help it blend in with the forest floor.

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camouflage.

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Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

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adaptation

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A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat. This is an example of _____. Options: an adaptation, environment, response, stimulus

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an adaptation

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Camels live in the desert and have wide, flat, leathery pads on the bottom of their feet. This adaptation most likely helps them -

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walk on hot sand

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Which foot is best adapted for an animal that swims?

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