MISA Review Adaptations

The students stated that even though the organisms have different characteristics that enable them to survive in a tundra environment, all the organisms have basic needs. Determine the basic needs that organisms require. Select all that apply.

• feathers

• food

• fur

• shelter

• water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The students claimed that the arctic fox has a characteristic to help it survive from winter to summer. The characteristic that best helps the arctic fox survive is the ability to

• be more visible to prey

• find more water sources

• be less visible to predators

• find fewer burrows for shelter

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Based on evidence, the students questioned whether other animals would be able to survive in a tundra environment. Select the animals that would most likely be able to survive in a tundra environment.

• Polar Bear

• Turtle

• Oriole Bird

• Husky Dog

• Snake

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The students claimed that animals that live in smaller groups need to develop other characteristics in order to survive in their environment. The animals that use blending into the environment instead of living in large groups as a way of survival are

• caribou and arctic fox

• snowy owl and caribou

• musk ox and arctic wolf

• arctic fox and arctic wolf

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The circling behavior of the musk oxen most likely benefits the herd by

• providing more food for the herd

• finding better shelter for the herd

• reducing the number of young in the herd

• protecting the smaller animals in the herd

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Use evidence from the research to support the claim that being part of a group helps the animals survive.