Science Classification and Adaptation Quiz

Which is one way that scientists classify plants?

• chloroplasts

• photosynthesis

• reproduction

• chlorophyll

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Which adaptation would be most useful to an animal that eats nectar from plants?

• fins

• wings

• fast legs

• short beak

Which is an example of an instinct?

• A spider spins webs.

• A child speaks Chinese.

• A sea lion balances a ball on its nose.

• A dog stays away from skunks.

Which is not an example of an animal behavior?

• staying away from predators

• opening doors that have sensors

• knowing when to migrate

• having white feathers

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Which characteristic shows a change due to stimulus in the environment?

• A zebra's stripes have a different pattern than its parents.

• A pea plant grows white flowers.

• A turtle pulls its head into its shell.

• A flounder can change its color.

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How does the bee-like appearance of flower help the bee orchid?

• It attracts insects, so the flower is pollinated.

• It keeps insects from eating the flower.

• It scares people so they will not pick the flower.

• It keeps deer from eating the flower.

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What could happen if a goose didn't have the instinct to migrate? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• They could die.

• They might not be able to find food.

• They might get too cold.

• They might be happy in the cold.

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