Adaptations in Ecosystems

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Clawed foot with talon 

• Human-like foot

• Webbed foot

• Small clawed foot without a talon 

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Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)

• the type of organisms the animals consume

• the sounds the animals make

• the habitat the animals live in

• the type of predators the animals have

A chameleon lies next to a large blue flower so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of

• camouflage

• mimicry

• migration

Which structural adaptation allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?

• The beak

• The feathers

• The flippers

• The webbed feet

Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Adaptations help animals ___________.

• survive

• get food

• protect themselves

• all of the above

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Deserts plants have spines instead of leaves so that they don't lose water through evaporation.

• Adaptation to a place.

• Adaptation to co-exist with other animals.

• Adaptation to school.

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Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation in animals?

• Camouflage in chameleons

• Migration of birds

• Hibernation in bears

• Photosynthesis in plants

How do cacti adapt to survive in desert ecosystems?

• By having deep roots to access water

• By having broad leaves to capture sunlight

• By storing water in their stems

• By growing tall to avoid predators

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What is the primary purpose of mimicry as an adaptation?

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To regulate temperature

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