Adaptations

Which animals can survive in this habitat?

• frogs and turtles

• caribou and polar bears

• monkeys and parrots

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What can happen if an organism's needs are not met.

• It will move away or die.

• It will stay and be ok.

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The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.

• behavior.

• migration.

• camouflage.

Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

• counter-shading

• mimicry

• adaptation

• camouflage

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A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 

• an adaptation

• environment

• response

• stimulus

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Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

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Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

• to take in nutrients from the air

• to provide shade for the plant

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Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color

• it has sharp quills

• it moves very rapidly

• it makes a loud noise

_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• warning coloration

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Which is a body part that can be adapted for getting food?

• claws

• paw pads

• teeth

• beaks