Structure and Function of Animals

This Woodpecker has a hard, pointed beak. For what purpose is its beak?

• A. Scooping fish from the water

• B. cracking large nuts and seeds

• C. digging insects out of tree bark

• D. collecting nectar from flowers

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What keeps the rabbit warm?

• A. thick fur

• B. brown eyes

• C. long tail

• D. strong claws

The polar bear lives in cold, snowy environment. Which of the following characteristics of the polar bear is a structure to help keep it warm?

• A. sharp teeth and claws

• B. thick fur and layers of fat

• C. large paws and strong legs

• D. white color and short tail

The anole lizard can change the color its skin to match its surroundings. Changing its skin color

• A. allows the lizard to sleep at night

• B. helps the lizard find water and food

• C. keeps enemies from seeing the lizard

• D. warns animals to avoid the lizard

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Anteaters eat mostly ants and termites that live in tall mounds made of dirt. Which part of an anteater's body is most useful in getting food?

• eyes

• tongue

• fur

• feet

Which structure is helping the tiger survive as it hides in tall grass?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A snake's body continues to function even on days it does not eat. How might this help?

• The snake can find a better place to live.

• The snake can hide from predators more easily.

• The snake can stay live when food is hard to find

• The snake can stay alive when water is hard to find.

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Golden-colored fur makes it easier for lion to hunt prey in the dry grass of its habitat because the fur

• makes it hard for the lion to be seen

• helps the lion run farther and faster

• keeps the lion warm on cool nights

• allows the lion to look larger

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Which animals foot's function is best catching and holding prey?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The snail in the picture below has a shell. This structure helps the snail survive in its environment. It helps the snail

• protect from predators

• climb on plants

• find food

• move around

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