Adaptations

An adaptation is

• a role an organism plays in its environment

• a characteristic that helps a plant of animal survive

• a body part

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Bears have a thick coat of fun, this adaptation is best in an environment that is

• dry

• windy

• cold

What adaptation does a frog use to capture insects

• sticky tongue

• smooth skin

• croaking sound

Which adaptation would not be useful in the desert?

• digging in burrows underground

• getting water from plants

• webbed feet

Bright colors on a male bird helps

• flying

• mate attraction

• catching prey

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A flounder fish has the adaptation of

• a spotted yellow body.

• two eyes on one side of its head.

• extra large gills.

What adaptation is useful for grazers?

• smooth fur

• claws

• flat teeth

In the rain forest, colorful flowers survive by

• attracting snakes to eat them.

• attracting bees to pollinate them.

• attracting monkeys to take shelter in them.

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What adaptation helps an eagle hunt prey from afar?

• screeching call

• wing span

• excellent eye sight

The hard shell on a turtle helps it to

• swim fast.

• survive predator attacks.

• dry in the sun.

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