Data Plots and Adaptations

African Lions have sharp teeth and claws. These structures allow them to –

• blend into their environment

• escape from predators

• hunt and eat food

• find a mate

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is an example of a structure that helps animals move in their habitat?

• Polar bears have thick, white fur.

• Snowy owls’ large eyes help them see at night.

• River otters have long whiskers.

• Ducks have webbed feet.

As the weather turns colder, the fur of an Arctic Fox changes from a brownish/gray color to all white. This adaptation helps the fox to –

• blend into its environment

• hibernate for winter

• migrate south for winter

• find a mate

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Cheetahs can run close to 70 miles per hour and the spots on their fur help them camouflage in the grasslands of Africa. These characteristics are important for –

• surviving in hot temperatures

• helping a cheetah hunt for food

• finding a mate

• hibernating in winter

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Animal structures are

• animal body parts or physical features.

• when an animal looks like another animal or plant.

• behaviors an animal is born with to meet their needs.

• seasonal periods of time when an animal goes into a long, deep sleep.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The list shows the number of points a soccer team scored during different games.

2, 9, 2, 5, 7, 6, 2, 0, 1, 5, 7, 2, 1, 7

Which dot plot represents the same data?

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Which dot plot represents the data on the frequency chart?

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the combined amount of miles that the runners who ran 45 miles ran?

• a. 165

• b. 210

• c. 155

• d. 135

How many trouts weighed MORE THAN 450 grams?

• 8
• 14
• 11
• 10

How many students voted for fish or cat?

• 10

• 6

• 4

• 2