Adaptations

Some plants have brightly colored flowers to attract bees, birds, and butterflies.

• False

• True

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What are the 4 types of animal adaptations?

• Defense, Color, Food, Shelter

• camouflage, Getting Resources, Locomotive, and Defense

• Camouflage, Speed, Plants, and Vision

• Getting Resources, Speed, Vision, and Locomotive

_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• warning coloration

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Based on the picture above, what structures allow Galanthus flowers to better survive drought conditions compared to the Bluebell flower

• Galanthus flowers have longer stems that allow them to capture more sunlight.

• Galanthus flowers have fewer leaves causing food production to be efficient.

• Galanthus flowers have long roots to reach ground water.

• Galanthus flowers have bulb roots that store large amounts of food.

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A desert is biome that can have extremely harsh living conditions. Which adaptations do animals need to survive in this type of environments.

• I, III, and IV

• I, II, and IV

• II, III, and IV

• I, II, III, and IV

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The tundra is a vast plain with frigid temperatures and plenty of snow. Which of the following adaptations does not help the polar bear survive in the tundra.

• Layers of fat for insulation

• webbed toes for swimming

• white fur for camouflage

• total herbivorous diet

Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --

• natural selection

• imitations

• mimicry

• camouflage

Flightless Mormon crickets often move in large groups but no always. Which of these inferences about Mormon crickets is most likely accurate?

• Mormon crickets with a group survive only two days.

• Mormon crickets away from a group successfully reproduce

• Mormon crickets away from a group return to it for protection

• Mormon crickets within a group are less likely to be eaten by predators

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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