Adaptations in Ecosystems

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

• when a weak animal copies a stronger animal to warn of predators

• when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an enviornment

• when an animal hibernates during the winter.

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Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here.
Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?

• Brown head
• Loud call
• Hollow bones
• Sharp claws

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Clawed foot with talon 
• Human-like foot
• Webbed foot
• Small clawed foot without a talon 

Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)

• the type of organisms the animals consume

• the sounds the animals make

• the habitat the animals live in

• the type of predators the animals have

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A chameleon lies next to a large blue flower so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of

• camouflage

• mimicry

• migration

Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators. how does the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help the turtles escape their predators?

• Dig deep holes for their eggs

• Swim and dive easily

• Blend into their surroundings

• Hold their breath for several minutes

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Which structural adaptation allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?

• The beak

• The feathers

• The flippers

• The webbed feet

Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds?

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A place where plants and animals live and grow is called a ____________. It provides, food, water, shelter, and air.

• shelter
• tree
• habitat
• organism

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What is the structure that helps the duck swim in water?

• beak

• feathers

• fin

• webbed feet

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