Survival Strategies in Different Species

What is the primary function of the roots in most plants?

• To produce flowers

• To absorb water and nutrients

• To make food

• To attract pollinators

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How do cacti survive in the desert?

• By storing water in their leaves

• By having deep roots

• By having thick, waxy skin to reduce water loss

• By growing tall to reach sunlight

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Why do some animals hibernate during winter?

• To escape predators

• To find more food

• To conserve energy when food is scarce

• To migrate to warmer areas

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Which of the following is a structural adaptation of fish that helps them survive in water?

• Gills

• Wings

• Fur

• Long legs

How do penguins keep warm in cold environments?

• By huddling together

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By growing longer fur

• By eating more food

Explain how camouflage helps animals survive in their environment.

• It helps them find food more easily.

• It allows them to blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators.

• It makes them more attractive to mates.

• It helps them regulate their body temperature.

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Why do some plants have thorns?

• To help them climb

• To store water

• To protect themselves from herbivores

• To attract insects

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• A bird's beak shape

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A fish's gills

• A plant's thorns

How do bees contribute to the survival of flowering plants?

• By eating the leaves

• By pollinating the flowers

• By providing shade

• By scaring away predators

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What is the main reason why animals migrate?

• To find new habitats

• To escape predators

• To find food and suitable breeding conditions

• To avoid harsh weather