Environmental Factors

Which of the following changes to the environment would most likely result in deer moving out of an area to a new habitat?

• A loss of the kinds of plants they eat

• Several winters with warmer temperatures

• Higher water levels in a nearby river

• A decrease in the number of predators

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Some plants live in environments, such as dense forest, where there is a lot of competition for sunlight. Plants that live here have to find ways to receive more sunlight. Which adaptation would best help plants survive in this environment?

• Bright colors to attract pollinators

• Deeper roots to absorb more nutrients

• Structures that allow them to climb up trees

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Florida wildfires that burn down acres of trees can occur at any time of the year. This change to the environment would be most harmful to animals that depend on which behavior for survival?

• Sheltering below the ground in the dirt

• Flying to warmer temperatures in the winter

• Pollinating wildflower as a food source

• Hiding from predators high in the trees

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Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in which kind of environment?

• Heavy rain for most of the year

• Seasons that include a snowy winter

• A very hot and dry climate

• Many forests with tall trees

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A factor from an organism's surroundings that influences it in some way

• Environmental factor

• Genetic factor

• Limiting factor

• system

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It is everything around us.

• Agriculture

• Photosynthesis

• The environment

• The atmosphere

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What environmental factor influences the wing coloration of the buckeye butterfly?

• Temperature

• Altitude

• Humidity

• Length of daylight

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What problem do environmental engineers solve?

• Educational content

• Transport problems

• Entertainment systems

• Environmental issues

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A drought is a long period of time with little rainfall. What kind of adaptation would most help a plant survive a drought?

• Storing water

• Growing quickly

• Producing seeds

• Attracting insects

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Some animals are adapted to survive harsh conditions. These animals drink very little and don't sweat. These adaptations make them well suited to what sort of environmental change?

• A steady decrease in temperature

• Earthquakes that create new landforms

• A long period of time with no rain

• The arrival of a new species of predator

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