Adaptations Review

What characteristic helps a whale protect itself from cold waters?

• thick layer of blubber

• blue color

• large body

• smooth skin

The sharp talons of a hawk, help it

• run across the ground

• fly

• dig for food

• catch, hold and eat prey

Which foot would work in a pond ecosystem?

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The long legs and sharp clawson a bird that does not fly helps this bird survive in the desert by helping them

• escape predators

• feed their babies

• search for food

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This peppered moth has structures that help it hide. Which envirnment will give this moth the best chance of survival?

• soil

• rocks

• water

• trees

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Some animals, such as wolves, have thick fur, while other animals, such as birds, have feathers.
The function of these body coverings is similar because of --

• their ability to hide from predators.
• the temperature of the environment they live in.
• their ability to attract the attention of the other animals.
• the types of food they eat.

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Some animals, such as birds, have beaks, while other animals, like horses, have large mouths with flat teeth.
The difference in these structures is most closely related to -- 

• the sounds the animals make.
• the habitat the animals live in.
• the type of offspring they have.
• the types of food these animals eat.

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Which foot has structures that help the animal dig underground

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This monkey has two characteristics that help it live in a habitat filled with trees.

• tail and eyes that see color

• can change sounds and a tail

• strong hands and back teeth that help it grind leaves

• a tail and strong hands

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Which structure helps this tree live where it only rains sometimes?

• fruit

• roots

• leaves

• branches

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