Animal Adaptations 2

Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here.
Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Foot A

• Foot B

• Foot C

• Food D

Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--

• the type of organisms the animals consume

• the sounds the animals make

• the habitat the animals live in

• the type of predators the animals have

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Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators. How does the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help the turtles escape their predators?

• Dig deep holes for their eggs

• Swim and dive easily

• Blend into their surroundings

• Hold their breath for several minutes

Which structure allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?

• The beak

• The feathers

• The flippers

• The webbed feet

Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds?

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Adaptations help animals ___________.

• survive

• get food

• protect themselves

• all of the above

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What is the function on large furry, padded paws on a snow leopard?

• camouflage

• protection from predators

• finding food

• walking in snow

What is the function of a hard shell of a turtle?

• camouflage

• to find its food

• protection from predators

• feel its way around

Skunks have a structural adaptation that releases a liquid spray with a bad odor when in close contact with predators. What is the function of this structure?

• Avoid predators

• Obtain food

• Make shelter

• Increase body temperature