Science Adaptations

Adaptations help animals ___________.

• survive

• get food

• protect themselves

• all of the above

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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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What is HIBERNATION?

• when a weak animal copies stronger animal to warn off predators.

• when an animal hides in the cold winter and sleeps until the spring

• when a larger animal eats its prey

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Clawed foot with talon 

• Human-like foot

• Webbed foot

• Small clawed foot without a talon 

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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

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The teeth in this picture are from an animal that would most likely eat

• grass

• insects

• fruit

• fish

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 example shows an animal adapting to a seasonal change in its environment?

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

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What is the function of a hard shell of a turtle?

• camouflage

• protection from predators - too easy to penetrate

• protection from predators- too hard to penetrate

• feel its way around

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