Exploring Different Living Environments

Which animal is best suited to live in the hot, dry desert?

• Penguin

• Camel

• Polar Bear

• Frog

What do people often build their houses on in areas that flood easily?

• On the ground

• On stilts

• Underground

• In trees

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Which of these is a way plants adapt to living in the rainforest?

• Growing thick fur

• Having large leaves

• Storing water in their stems

• Growing deep roots

Why do polar bears have thick fur?

• To swim faster

• To keep warm in cold environments

• To hide from prey

• To climb trees

Which of these is NOT a way humans adapt to living in cold environments?

• Wearing warm clothes

• Building houses with heaters

• Drinking lots of water

• Eating hot food

What is the main reason cacti have spines instead of leaves?

• To attract animals

• To store food

• To reduce water loss

• To help them climb

Which environment would you most likely find a dolphin?

• Forest

• Ocean

• Desert

• Mountain

What do people in very hot climates often wear to protect themselves from the sun?

• Heavy coats

• Light, loose clothing

• Rain boots

• Wool hats

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Which of these is a way animals survive in the winter?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Growing new leaves

• Both A and B

Why do some birds fly south for the winter?

• To find more food

• To build nests

• To escape predators

• To find water