Adaptations CSA

Polar animals who have white fur can more easily -

• hibernate

• migrate

• sneak up on its prey

• hide from predators

Plants with a waxy coating help them retain water. Which environment would these plants most likely be found?

• grasslands

• rainforest

• swamp

• desert

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Predators have different physical adaptations that allow them to -

• run from predators.

• catch their prey.

• hide from predators.

• migrate.

Grasses have an adaptation of deep roots that can get water from deep in the soil.

Due to this adaptation, grasses can survive which type of environment?

• Desert - hot, dry, and sandy.

• Grasslands - cold winters, hot summers, and little rain.

• Polar - freezing temperatures and frozen ground.

• Intertidal Zone - heavy waves, plenty of rain.

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Which adaptation helps a cactus thrive in the desert?

• Spines protect from predators

• Spines shade the stem from the sun

• Spines provide support

• Spines attract pollinators

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Furry animals can survive in warm temperatures. Which feature helps them survive the climate?

• type of fur

• color

• type of tail

• type of teeth

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Which bird’s beak will make it easiest to get nectar out of a flower?

• Bird A

• Bird B

• Bird C

• Bird D

Why can't reptiles survive in cold habitats?

• Their skin is very thin.

• Their eggs would be eaten by wolves.

• They would not be able to defend themselves.

• They need heat to regulate their body temperature.

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Which feature allows prey to keep predators away?

• strong odor

• poor hearing

• weak eyesight

• shivering

Eye placement is important and different for all kinds of animals. This is an example of -

• a response to changing seasons

• the ability to imitate its surroundings

• an adaptation for survival under certain conditions

• a behavioral response to the environment

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