Survival in Changing Environments

What is a flood?

• A long period without rain

• An overflow of water onto land

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a drought?

• Excessive rainfall

• Lack of water

• High winds

• Snowfall

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How might a flood benefit some organisms?

• By providing more sunlight

• By creating new habitats

• By reducing food supply

• By increasing temperatures

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Why do some animals move locations during a drought?

• To find more water

• To avoid predators

• To find more sunlight

• To escape cold weather

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What happens to plants that cannot survive a drought?

• They grow faster

• They produce more seeds

• They perish

• They change color

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How can floods negatively impact some organisms?

• By providing too much food

• By destroying habitats

• By increasing sunlight

• By reducing water supply

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Which of the following organisms is likely to thrive in a flood?

• Desert cactus

• Fish

• Camel

• Eagle

What is one way that droughts can cause animals to perish?

• By providing too much food

• By reducing water availability

• By increasing shelter

• By lowering temperatures

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Which of the following is a possible effect of a flood on plant life?

• Increased sunlight

• Soil erosion

• More droughts

• Less oxygen

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What is one reason some organisms move to new locations during environmental changes?

• To find new friends

• To find better food and water sources

• To avoid sunlight

• To escape from humans

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