Environments and Survival

In our last unit, we learned about Wolf 44's hunting style. He hunted elk in packs of 4. Wolf 44 is

• prey

• a predator

• an engineer

• an adaptation

All the living and nonliving things in an area make up an …

• environment

• inference

• organism

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What are some things most organisms need in its environment in order to survive?

• a) air, water, food, protection

• b) friends, rocks, food, trees

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A Red Eye Tree Frog needs a lot of water to keep their skin moist. What environment will meet that need?

• a) a desert where there is not that much rain

• b) the Alpine Tundra where there is some rain

• c) the Tropical Rainforest where there is a lot of rain.

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When it’s easy for organisms to meet their needs in their

environment, they are ….

• a) less likely to survive.

• b) more likely to survive

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Which animals would stay safe from predators

by blending in with their environment?

Check all that apply

• Giraffe

• Polar bear

• Zebra

• Owl

Frogs have to blend in with their environment. This lets them hide from predators. What can you tell about these frogs?

• The frogs have equal chances at survival.

• Neither frog will be able to survive in their environment.

• The blue frog has a better chance at survival.

• The green frog has a better chance at survival.

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Which organism is more likely to survive in this environment?

• White organism with no fur

• White organism with fur

• Brown organism with fur

• None of them will survive

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Penguins have long flippers, sharp beaks, and are black on top/white on the bottom. They live in the arctic and have seals as their predator. What are some adaptive traits that could help this penguin survive in this environment? Check all that apply.

• They are white underneath, which makes it harder for them to be seen

• Sharp beak helps them catch fish

• Flippers help them swim

• They have a short stiff tail to balance

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What is an environment?

• all the living and nonliving things in an area

• the differences in traits of organisms in a population

• making it easier for an organism to meet its needs