Adaptations

Why is it important for living organisms, plants and animals, to be able to adapt to different habitats?

• in order to triple its size and weight

• in order to survive and thrive in their habitat

• in order to live in harmony

• in order to be able to hibernate in the winter

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Structural adaptations involves various animal behaviors that enables them to survive in their environment. For instance, long necks help giraffes to eat the green leaf on the top of tree.

Which of the following is a form of a structural adaptation?

• nocturnality

• migration

• webbed feet

• hibernation

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A cactus lives in a desert habitat which is often very hot, has a thin layer of soil, and receives very little rain. Which adaptation helps it to survive?

• its needles

• its shape

• its thick roots

• its thick waxy leaves

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In certain seasons, resources such as food and water for a group of animals in one area may become limited. Which adaptation helps to ensure that a group of animals will continue to meet their nutritional needs?

• migration from one area to another for better living conditions

• camouflage tactics to avoid predators

• hibernation to conserve energy

• mimicry of appearance, behaviors or sounds

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The Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive plant to Florida's landscape. While sweet smelling and beautiful, the plant grow rapidly and stretches across landscapes, growing stronger as it ages. Why would this invasive plant need to be removed from Florida's landscape?

• It shares nutrients with the shrubs and trees it stretches across.

• The strong stems strangle other plants and takes over their water supply.

• Children prefer the scent of the Japanese honeysuckle to many native Florida plants.

• Bees may spread the pollen to other plants and help it to grow.

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The Snail Kite and the Limpkin are birds that are native to Florida. Both birds rely on the island apple snail as their main food source. Other species of apple snails have taken over in large numbers. Which most likely describes what will happen if the population of island apple snail were to continue to decrease?

• The birds will increase in numbers.

• No change to the population or behaviors will be evident.

• The birds will need to find another source of food to eat.

• The birds will migrate and come back to the island during the winter months

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The Darwin moth, also known as a Peppered Moth, is now found in many forests throughout North American. As a caterpillars, the moth lives among branches and can disguise itself as a twig. How does this benefit the Peppered Moth caterpillar?

• they have a large appetite

• they will more likely have a higher survival rate

• they have an easier time finding shelter

• they use less energy

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Behavioral adaptations, increase animals possibilities of survival in their environment. Which of the following statements best describe a behavioral adaptation?

• Tuna fish swim in schools to appear larger.

• The long needle beak in a Humming Bird.

• The hallow stem in a cactus plant.

• The Ducks' webbed feet.

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The Scarlet King Snake is often confused for the venomous Florida Coral Snake. Use the illustration, observe what adaptation has the Scarlet King Snake used for its benefit of survival.

• Scarlet King Snake finds shelter in the Coral Snake.

• Scarlet King learned to hunt from the Coral Snake.

• Scarlet King Snake mimics the colors and pattern of the Florida Coral snake.

• Scarlet King Snakes learned rattle its tail from the rattle snake.

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The polar bear is covered in thick white fur and even has a thick, dense, insulated layer of under hair. Because their fur repels oil and water, it does not mat when wet and allow the bear to shake free from water and ice after swimming. These adaptations make the polar bear suitable for which environment?

• rainforest habitat

• tundra habitat

• ocean ground habitat

• desert habitat

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