6.12b

Outer body coverings such as fur, scales, or feathers are considered to be an adaptation.

• True

• False

Some animals, such as the snowshoe hare, have fur that is similar to the color of their surroundings. During the winter, a snowshoe hare’s fur changes to—

• dark brown

• light gray

• brown spots

• pale white

Cactus have a thick waxy coating on their stem that keeps them from drying out- is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation

• Physical adaptation 

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What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?

• instinct

• mimicry

• camouflage

• adaptation

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An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

• wide, flat leaves to catch water

• bright green color

• thin, spiny needles

• tall stems

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________ are things that have life

• Living things

• Non-living things

• Books

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TB 125: After heating, the metal ball ...........................

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When the oven becomes hot, the bimetallic strip bends upwards. The electrical contacts no longer touch, the circuit is .........................

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TB 129: Wehn the rivets are still hot, their ends at the top are hammered flat. When the rivets cool down, they ......................................................................................

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TB 130: There is also a gap to allow for ......................

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