Animal and Plant Adaptations Quiz
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Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the waxy cuticle on a desert cactus?
To absorb water from the air
To reduce water loss
To attract pollinators
To support the cactus structure
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do desert cacti have shallow roots?
To avoid underground predators
To anchor the cactus in rocky soil
To quickly absorb surface water from rain
To access deep groundwater
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would likely happen to a cactus if moved to a temperate forest?
It would grow faster
It might suffer from root rot due to excess water
It would produce more spines
It would adapt easily without problems
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the polar bear’s blubber help it survive?
It helps polar bears swim faster
It protects polar bears from predators
It provides insulation to retain body heat
It allows polar bears to store oxygen
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What purpose do a polar bear’s large, fur-covered paws serve?
To dig dens in the snow
To distribute weight on ice and aid swimming
To attract mates
To catch fish more easily
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is camouflage an important adaptation for the Malaysian leaf insect?
It helps the insect attract mates
It allows the insect to fly faster
It helps the insect avoid predators
It helps the insect find food
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of adaptation is a giraffe’s long neck?
Structural adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Physiological adaptation
Genetic mutation
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