Adaptations

Birds with large sharp claws and beaks most likely eat-

• tall grasses

• pond microorgansims

• small animals

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What adaptation does a frog use to capture insects?

• sticky tongue

• smooth skin

• croaking sound

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A webbed foot is a great structure for digging tunnels.

• True

• False

In winter, the arctic fox has white fur. In summer, its fur changes color to brown and gray. The change in fur color helps the arctic fox to-

• run

• eat

• camoflauge

• hibernate

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Animals that hibernate in the winter-

• avoid the harsh sun

• conserve energy when food is hard to find

• build strong muscles during hibernation

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Camels have wide flat leathery pads on their feet. This helps them-

• find sources of water

• climb rocky hills

• walk on hot sand

A tuna is an ocean fish that is well adapted to catching small, fast-moving prey. Which of the following adaptations most helps a tuna swim fast to catch its prey?

• large fins

• sharp teeth

• small gills

• tough scales

What helps a cow eat grass?

• Hoofed feed

• flat teeth

• smooth short fur

Animals have adaptations that help them in survival. One example of this is the giraffe's long neck. What primary purpose does this adaptation serve?

• Protection from heat

• Protection from predators

• Increased speed

• Gathering food

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What helps monkeys move around?

• sharp teeth

• brown fur

• grasping hands and feet