Ecosystems Lesson 12.5: Mastery Check

What tool would best represent the mouth part of a hummingbird?

• Straw

• Spoon

• Fork

• Knife

What tool would represent the mouth part of a blue crab?

• Nutcracker

• Straw

• Paintbrush

• Spoon

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What do monarch butterflies use to drink nectar?

• Spongy mouthparts

• Long proboscis

• Sharp claws

• Slender beak

Which animal uses a long, slender beak to grab small insects?

• Blue crab

• Monarch butterfly

• Hummingbird

• Fruit fly

Which animal uses strong, sharp claws to eat mussels?

• Monarch butterfly

• Blue crab

• Hummingbird

• Fruit fly

What is the main reason animals change to their environment?

• For fun

• For survival

• For decoration

• For migration

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

• Something an animal does with its body that helps it survive.

• A type of food an animal eats.

• A place where an animal lives.

• Something on an animal's body that helps it survive.

What is the main purpose of adaptations in animals?

• To make them look pretty

• To help them survive

• To make them faster

• To help them find food

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Which animal is likely to have a structural adaptation for swimming?

• Arctic Hare

• Canada Goose

• Yellow Snapper

• Desert Fox

What adaptation helps Yellow Snappers blend into their environment?

• Bright colors

• Sharp fins

• Long tails

• Camouflage

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