8.13C: '24: Norman: 8th: Adaptations

This plant adaptation transports water from roots to stems.

• Drip-Tips

• Thorns

• Xylem

• Shallow Roots

Cactus plants in the desert have this to keep animals away from eating them

• Shallow Roots

• Spines/Thorns

• drip-tips

• xylem

What type of adaptation would most likely help a polar bear?

• Layer of fat to keep warm

• Light coat to keep cool

• Claws to help swim

• Bright colored fur to deter predators

Which type of adaptation is long hind legs in a frog?

• Structural

• Behavioral

A bird migrating in the winter is an example of a

• Structural Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

What is the function of gills in a fish?

• To absorb water

• to make them swim faster

• to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide

Hollow Bones in a bird

• help the bird move around easier

• help the bird fly

• help form a strong beak

What adaptation in plants helps transport water up the stem?

• Phloem

• Leaves

• Xylem

• Flowers

How do adaptations help organisms?

• To hide from predators

• To survive in their habitats

• To hunt for food

• All of these are correct

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Hibernation is a

• Structural Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation