5.13A

Characteristics of mosses and apples trees are shown in the table.

Which statement BEST describes a survival advantage apple trees could have compared to mosses in certain environments?

• Apple trees have easier access to surface water.

• Apples can be transported more easily by the wind.

• Apple trees have shorter life spans.

• Apple seeds are eaten and moved to faraway locations by animals.

The table shows characteristics of two different types of birds that live in similar forest environments. Which statement explains an advantage of a bone in the macaw's tongue that the hornbill does NOT need?

• It helps macaws catch and chew small mammals and crustaceans.

• It helps macaws break open and eat tropical fruits and nuts.

• It helps macaws make large holes in trees to reach insects to eat.

• It helps macaws swallow whole prey.

The foot of a hawk and the foot of a chicken are shown. The difference between the shapes of their feet is most likely associated with the -

• predators that hunt them.

• climate in which they live.

• way they get their food.

• distance they can fly.

Butterflies have very long, tubelike tongues. Hummingbirds have very long tongues. Which statement best describes why butterflies and hummingbirds both have long tongues?

• Butterflies and hummingbirds both migrate.

• Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to brightly colored flowers.

• Butterflies and hummingbirds eat the same food.

• Butterflies and hummingbirds have the same predators.

Unlike humans, otters have special flaps that close off their nostrils and ears. These flaps help otters survive in an environment that is __________.

​ (a)  

• aquatic
• terrestrial
• snowy
• windy