Structures and Functions

What is an example of a structural adaptation in a snowshoe hare?

• The thick, white fur of a snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in snowy environments.

• The ability to run fast to escape predators.

• The large feet of a snowshoe hare help it to move easily on snow.

• The sharp teeth of a snowshoe hare allow it to eat tough vegetation.

What is the importance of wide, strong feet for some animals?

• They help animals climb trees easily.

• They assist animals in swimming faster.

• Wide, strong feet help animals move easily over snow or soft ground.

• They allow animals to dig deeper burrows.

What is the function of sharp teeth and claws in predators?

• To help predators catch and hold onto their prey.

• To assist in digging burrows for shelter.

• To attract mates during the breeding season.

• To defend against other predators.

Why do some plants have thorns?

• To attract pollinators for reproduction.

• To protect themselves from herbivores that might eat them.

• To store water during dry seasons.

• To enhance photosynthesis efficiency.

How does a giraffe's long neck help it survive?

• It allows them to run faster than predators.

• It helps them to reach high tree branches to eat leaves that other animals cannot access.

• It enables them to see over tall grass to spot danger.

• It provides insulation against cold weather.

What does it mean for an animal to be a herbivore?

• A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

• A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats meat.

• A herbivore is an animal that can eat both plants and meat.

• A herbivore is an animal that does not eat at all.

Why is it important for animals to have adaptations?

• Adaptations help animals to find food more easily.

• Adaptations enhance an animal's ability to survive, reproduce, and thrive in its environment.

• Adaptations allow animals to live in any environment without change.

• Adaptations are only important for animals that live in extreme conditions.

What are structural adaptations?

• Physical features that help an organism survive in its environment.

• Behavioral changes that occur in response to environmental stress.

• Chemical processes that enable organisms to reproduce.

• Genetic mutations that lead to new species.

What is camouflage?

• A method that allows an animal to blend in with its surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

• A technique used by animals to attract mates.

• A strategy for animals to hunt more effectively.

• A way for animals to communicate with each other.

What is the difference between a carnivore and an herbivore?

• A carnivore is an animal that eats plants, while an herbivore eats other animals.

• A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals, while an herbivore eats plants.

• Carnivores and herbivores are both types of omnivores.

• Carnivores are larger than herbivores.