Animal and Plant Survival

All living things have structures that help them:

• Reproduce

• Grow

• Survive

• All of the above

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Which characteristic helps the giraffe to blend in with its environment:

• 4 stomachs

• Long neck

• Spots

• Muscular Tongue

Which of the following is true of Acacia tree roots?

• Acacia tree roots grow deep into the soil to help absorb water for the tree and to help anchor the tree into the ground.

• Acacia tree roots have root hairs that control the temperature of the plant.

• Acacia tree roots absorb sunlight for the plant to make food.

• Acacia tree roots help to protect and spread the seeds of the tree.

Which of the following elements is NOT essential for the Acacia plant to survive:

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Thorns

• Water

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Giraffes can feed from the Acacia tree which is covered in long, spiky thorns due to what key structure?

• Spotted fur

• Long legs

• Four chambered stomach

• Muscular, bendy tongue

True or false: Plants and Animals can rely on each other for survival.

• True

• False

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When a turtle is being attacked, it tucks its head, arms and limbs into its shell. This behavior is a form of __________ which helps it __________.

• Reproduce, communicate

• Defense, survive

• Reproduce, grow

• Fun, eat