Amplify Science Environments and Survival

A ___________ is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.

• prey

• structure

• variation

• predator

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Making it easier for an organism to meet its needs in an environment is

• criteria

• adaptive

• design

• engineer

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____________ is getting engineering ideas from organisms traits.

• explanation

• inference

• biomimicry

• desing

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The folks in the Alaskan wilderness have to hunt and fish for food, because there are no stores. They have noticed less moose in the area. They think it is because there is not enough food for them. How can test their claim?

• They can check the area for food the moose usually eat.

• They can look somewhere else for moose.

• They can try to attract moose with a new type of food.

• They should just eat fish.

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The leaves of both plants have different structures. What differences in the structure of the leaves of these plants likely help them survive in their environments?

• The pan-like shape of the giant water lily leaves help them catch rainwater. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them avoid sunlight.

• The broad shape of the giant water lily leaves helps them stay on the water surface. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them prevent water loss.

• The pan-like shape of the giant water lily leaves helps them attract small fish. The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them avoid herbivores.

• The broad shape of the giant water lily leaves helps them attract aquatic birds.The slim shape of the mesquite leaves helps them attract pollinators.

Answer explanation

Mesquite trees live in hot climates where the sun is very intense. The small leaves help them prevent water loss. The broad shape of the water lily leaf helps keep the leaf on top of the water so the plant can absorb sunlight better.

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• A

• B

• C

• D

The prickly pear cactus is Texas' state plant. This green plant has bright yellow flowers and purple fruit. It has waxy, oval-shaped pads and sharp spines. Which trait helps the prickly pear cactus conserve water?

• Waxy pads

• Yellow flowers

• Purple fruit

• Green color

​ ​ (a)   is an animal's resemblance to another organism or object.​

• Mimicry

• Function

• Habitat

• Hibernation

• Interdependence

• Hooves

• Niche

• Extinct

• Migration

​ (a)   is a structure that covers the feet of certain animals.

• Hooves

• Function

• Habitat

• Hibernation

• Interdependence

• Mimicry

• Niche

• Extinct

• Migration

Changes in physical structure, function, or behavior that allow an organism to survive

• Adaptation

• Mutation

• Camouflage

• Interdependence

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