Animal Survival and Structure

The structure or behavior of animals that help them survive in the environment is called ______________.

• protection

• adaptation

• survival

How does this animal protect himself against the enemies?

• It secretes bad odor.

• It has scales and gills.

• It releases black ink to escape from predators.

Which of the following animals have the outer skeleton or exoskeleton for protection and survival?

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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about fish?

• It has fins and tails used for movement.

• It breathes through its gills.

• It can survive in terrestrial habitat.

• Its scales protect from diseases.

The function of a armadillo lizard's armor is for

• defense from predators

• hunting prey

• looking adorable

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How do the long necks of giraffes help them survive in their environment?

• They help them run faster.

• They help them reach leaves high up in trees.

• They help them swim.

• They help them dig for water.

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Pelicans are birds that live in many water environments. They can live in large lakes, in marshy wetlands, and along beaches near the ocean. The picture shows a pelican. What does the pouch on its bill most likely help the pelican do?

•   Catch fish

•   Store water

• Attack other animals

• Balance when it walks

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What structural adaptation do tigers have to help them increase their chances of survival?

• long tail

• sharp claws and teeth

• length of their necks

• webbed feet

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What structure helps animals escape from predators?

• scales

• strong legs

• shell

• body pattern

Adaptations, allow animals to ​ (a)   in its ​ (b)   .

• survive

• environment

• hibernate

• mouth

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