5.10A Adaptations 2

African Lions have sharp teeth, retractable claws, and a rough tongue. These physical traits allow them to –

• blend into their environment

• escape from predators

• hunt and eat food

• find a mate

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Desert plants, like the cactus, have many adaptations to help them survive. All of the following adaptations help the cactus plant survive in an environment with little water except –

• they have a thin, shallow root system

• their stems have a waxy coating

• many cacti have brightly colored flowers

• their leaves are sharp, prickly spines

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Which of the following is an example of a characteristic that helps animals move in their habitat?

• Polar bears have thick, white fur.

• Snowy owls’ large eyes help them see at night.

• River otters have long whiskers.

• Ducks have webbed feet.

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As the weather turns colder, the fur of an Arctic Fox changes from a brownish/gray color to all white. This adaptation helps the fox to –

• blend into its environment

• hibernate for winter

• migrate south for winter

• find a mate

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All of the following are animal adaptations for cold weather except –

• migration

• shedding fur

• build fat reserves

• hibernation

Which feature allows seaweed to survive the powerful waves of the ocean?

• It is green.

• It is algae.

• It is eaten by many animals.

• It has thick, rubbery stems.

Cheetahs can run close to 70 miles per hour and the spots on their fur help them camouflage in the grasslands of Africa. These characteristics are important for –

• surviving in hot temperatures

• helping a cheetah hunt for food

• finding a mate

• hibernating in winter

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The diagram below shows an Emperor Penguin. They live in Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth. Four body structures have been labeled.

Which body structure is used to catch food like fish and krill?

• Beak

• Flippers

• Feathers

• Webbed feet

The diagram below shows an Emperor Penguin. They live in Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth. Four body structures have been labeled.

Which body structure helps the penguin live in very cold temperatures?

• Beak

• Flippers

• Feathers

• Webbed feet

If a species is not able to adapt to its environment over time, what will most likely happen?

• Hibernation

• Extinction

• Camouflage

• Survival

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