3.13A Animal & Plant Adaptations

Which animal is MOST adapted to living in a desert environment?

• Polar bear

• Penguin

• Frog

• Camel

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1. Which foot is best for a large bird that needs to swim in the water?

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2. How does a giraffe’s long neck help it to survive in the grassland? Choose TWO answers.

• It helps it to keep warm.
• It helps it see predators in the distance.
• It helps it swim in water.
• It helps it eat leaves that are in high trees.
• It helps it hide from other animals.

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Which feature helps a cactus survive in a hot, dry climate?

• Broad leaves

• Bright flowers

• Thick, waxy skin

• Shallow roots

3. Which structure best helps mountain goats move along steep, jagged cliffs?

• A thick wool coat
• A thick layer of body fat
• Two-toed hooves
• Pointed horns

What adaptation helps fish to breathe underwater?

• Fins

• Gills

• Scales

• Tail

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4. Which animal structure is used for obtaining food?

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Which bird beak is MOST adapted to scooping fish from the water? 

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A student creates the chart below to explain structures and functions of the parts of a plant. Match each correct function to match the structure of the parts to the its function.

• Produces food

• Leaf

• absorbs water and nutrients

• Stem

• Carries water

• Root

• Produces seeds

• Flower

Which of the following characteristics of a flowering plant helps them most for pollination by insects so that it can make new plants?

• large leaves

• deep roots

• brightly colored flowers

• long stems

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