Adaptations

Which is an example of an internal adaptation?

• migration

• hibernation

• behavioral

• gills

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How do organisms survive in an environment?

• with a trait that is passed on to them from their parent

• with a hobby that they learn to do

• by getting a job and paying bills

• by hiding in the environment

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Why do birds need the adaptation of hollow bones?

• to fly

• to live

• to reproduce

• to run

Organisms better suited to their environment survive easier and longer than those who aren't

• Natural Selection

• Adaption

• Artificial Selection

• Speciation

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The structure of a bird bone (the left side) in comparison to a human bone (the right side) is shown in the image. What is the most likely reason for the difference in the two bones?

• A human bone is thicker than a bird bone, allowing for more blood storage.

• A bird bone is more hollow than a human bone, giving the bird less mass enabling the bird to fly.

• A human bone is less dense than a bird bone, allowing better support of the higher mass of a human.

• A bird bone is more dense than a human bone, making it ideal for the upright position of the bird.

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What structure is an adaptation for fish that enable the fish to breath by extracting dissolved oxygen from the water?

• gills

• fins

• scales

• mucus layer

Organisms have gradually adapted certain structures that help them succeed in their environments. What internal structure have birds developed that helps them successfully fulfill their niche?

• oil glands for flight endurance

• hollow bones to reduce mass for flight

• pointed beaks to increase chances of attracting a mate

• webbed feet for landing on tree limbs

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Internal structures of organisms have adaptations that enable organisms to be successful in their environment. Blubber in a penguin is one example of this. What function does the blubber perform for the penguin?

• make the penguin look bigger to scare off predators

• add bulk to the penguin, enabling it to balance on the ice

• protect the penguin from freezing water temperature

• allows more friction between the penguin and ice

What is the best definition of animal adaptation?

• Changes to an animal's diet.

• Characteristics that help animals survive.

• Characteristics of an animal's habitat.

• Skills learned in order to hunt.

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True or false: All animals have adaptations that help them survive in their habitat.

• True

• False

• Partially true: Not all animals have adaptations

• Partially true: adaptations are not for surviving

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