Environments and Survival

A Red Eye Tree Frog needs a lot of water to keep their skin moist. What environment will meet that need?

• A desert where there is not much rain

• The Alpine Tundra where there is some rain

• The Tropical Forest where there is a lot of rain

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When it is easy for organisms to meet their needs, it is...

• More likely to survive

• Less likely to survive

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What do the bar graphs show us about the number of snails with yellow shells this year versus 10 years ago?

• The number of snails with yellow shells has gotten smaller over the last 10 years.

• The number of snails with yellow shells has gotten larger over the last 10 years.

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Is this fish likely to survive in this environment?

• Yes, the fish has everything it needs to survive.

• No, the fish does not have everything it needs to survive.

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making it harder for an organism to meet its needs in an environment

• adaptive

• non-adaptive

• structure

• trait

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a living thing, such as a plant or an animal

• predator

• population

• organism

• evidence

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make it easier for an organism to meet its needs in an environment

• adapt

• inference

• trait

• variation

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Which environment is most suitable for a cactus to survive?

• A) A tropical rainforest with high humidity

• B) A desert with minimal rainfall

• C) A tundra with freezing temperatures

• D) A wetland with abundant water

What adaptation helps polar bears survive in the Arctic environment?

• A) Thick fur for insulation

• B) Long legs for running fast

• C) Bright colors for camouflage

• D) Large ears for better hearing

In an experiment, a plant is placed in a dark room. What is the most likely outcome for the plant's survival?

• A) The plant will thrive and grow faster

• B) The plant will wilt and eventually die

• C) The plant will produce more flowers

• D) The plant will become more green

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