Worksheets5.10A Adaptations
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Worksheet time: 3hrs 59mins
Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?
looking like a dangerous animal
being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
having sharp claws or a strong shell
having only a few young and caring for them
make seeds
Which two traits best help a cactus conserve water in the dry conditions of a West Texas desert ecosystem? (5.10A)
Large flowers and sweet fruit
Sweet fruits and sharp spines
Sharp spines and waxy stems
Waxy stems and large flowers
The ocotillo is a desert plant with long, straight branches. Its leaves are small and appear for only a short time after a rain. Most of the time, the branches of the ocotillo do not have leaves. Maple trees grow in areas where water is more abundant than in the desert. Maple leaves can be very large and are present for most months of the year. Ocotillo plants are better adapted for surviving in the desert than maple trees because the characteristics of ocotillo leaves--- (5.10A)
allow more sunlight to reach the soil
prevent the plant from producing flowers
encourage the release of carbon dioxide from the stems
reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation
Most kangaroos have large, heavy tails, while spider monkeys have long, thin tails. Kangaroo tails are useful when the kangaroos are hopping and also when they are crawling around on the ground to feed. Spider monkey tails are useful when the spider monkeys are moving through trees. Both of these animals use their tails primarily for----(5.10A)
grabbing and holding their food
supporting and balancing their body
attracting the attention of other animals
carrying their young
The whiskers of a river otter and the antennae of a cockroach are shown here. How do structures such as whiskers and antennae benefit organisms? (5.10A)
They help the organisms detect their surroundings.
They help the organisms eat food quickly.
They help the organisms fight predators.
None of these
Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)
the type of organisms the animals consume
the sounds the animals make
the habitat the animals live in
the type of predators the animals have
The shells of sea turtles are flatter than the shells of land turtles. Sea turtles are also different from land turtles because sea turtles cannot pull their head or limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators. Instead, the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help them escape from predators mainly by allowing them to--- (5.10A)
dig deep holes for their eggs
swim and dive easily
blend into their surroundings
hold their breath for several minutes
Many types of grazing animals live in Africa. The pictures show two of these animals that have about the same mass and height at the shoulder. Based on observations of the pictures of these animals, which statement describes an advantage that only one of these animals has in obtaining food? (5.10A)
The Thomson's gazelle has a body shape that allows it to run faster when chasing prey.
The Thomson's gazelle has horns that can be used to move tree branches out of the way to reach food.
The gerenuk has a sharp, pointed nose for detecting the scent of predators.
The gerenuk has a long neck that allows it to reach high to eat from trees.
The table gives information about four types of fish. These fish all have mouth structures that allow them to eat different types of food. Which of these fish has mouth structures that allow it to eat algae by taking large bites of the hard coral on which the algae grows? (5.10A)
Parrotfish
Koi
Goby
Seahorse
Newly hatched chicks of many types of birds, such as parrots, are covered in soft, fluffy down feathers. These feathers contain many small spaces where air gets trapped. In some animal species, such a Arctic foxes, the fur covering the animal's body consists of hollow strands of hair filled with air. The primary role of the air trapped in the down feathers and fur is most likely to-- (5.10A)
act as a cushion to prevent injuries from falls
decrease the amount of energy needed for running or flying
provide a layer of insulation to help control body temperature
supply oxygen to be absorbed through the skin for transport to the lungs
Colorings or markings that
make an organism appear to be part of
its surroundings-
Adaptation
Camouflage
Function
Mimicry
A spider's ability to spin webs is useful because-
It helps them tear meat on prey
It helps them catch prey
It is camouflage from predators
It keeps the animal warm
Certain body parts or behaviors that allow or help an organism to survive/thrive in their environment.
Adaptations
Function
Offspring
Webbed Feet
Organism's body part
Offspring
Structure
Function
mimicry
The job or purpose of the body part
Offspring
Structure
Function
Webbed Feet
An animal's young (its baby)
Offspring
Function
Structure
Webbed Feet
An adaptation that allows animals to swim in water environments
Webbed Feet
Camouflage
thorns
Offspring
an adaptation where color allows an organism to blend in with its environment
talons
Offspring
Webbed Feet
Camouflage
modified stems on a plant which help to protect from herbivores
Camouflage
thorns
talons
mimicry
type of leaves that help plants to protect from the sun by preventing water loss and to protect from consumers.
talons
spines/needle like leaves
mimicry
thorns
claws, especially of a bird to catch its prey
spines/needle like leaves
talons
mimicry
Webbed Feet
ability of an animal to look like another more harmful animal to confuse predators
mimicry
talons
spines/needle like leaves
Webbed Feet
a structure or behavior that helps an organism survive in its surroundings
structure
function
adaptation
mimicry
anything that is alive
predator
prey
producer
organism
body part of organism that does a certain job
function
structure
species
camouflage
what the structure does to help the organism to survive in its environment (the job of the structure)
migration
producer
function
adaptation
the shape, color or pattern of an animal that helps it blend in with its surroundings
mimicry
metamorphosis
camouflage
hibernation
a deep sleep like state when an animal's body processes slow down
metamorphosis
reproduction
hibernation
function
the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another
migration
hibernation
reproduction
species
means to look or act like another kind of organism in its environment, so it can escape predators or catch prey
metamorphosis
camouflage
prey
mimicry
the changes in form that some insects go through during their life cycle
hibernation
metamorphosis
migration
reproduction
an animal that hunts, catches, and eats another animal
prey
producer
organism
predator
an animal that is hunted, caught, and eaten by another animal
predator
prey
producer
species
an organism that makes its own food
producer
prey
predator
organism
the process of making more organisms of the same kind
metamorphosis
reproduction
hibernation
mimicry
a group of organisms of the same kind that can mate and produce offspring like themselves
reporduction
metamorphosis
species
organism
Think about a horse's hoof and a duck's webbed foot. How do the feet of these animals help the animals live and survive in their environment?
The horse's hooves help the horse push away water as it swims across a pond. The duck's webbed feet help the duck soar more easily as it flies across the sky.
The horse's hooves help the horse dig beneath the ground for roots to eat. The duck's webbed feet help the duck scoop fish out of the water to eat.
The horse's hooves help support the weight of the horse as it walks and runs on the ground. The duck;s webbed feet act as paddles as the duck swims across the water.
The horse's hooves help prevent the horse/s legs from sinking into soft mud. The duck;s webbed feet help the duck keep its balance as it walks across the ground.
A bat uses echolocation to help it find insects to eat. Its large ears detect sound signals that tell it where to locate insects. A polar bear, on the other hand, has small, furry ears. How does a polar bear's ears help it survive in the arctic environment?
A polar bear's small ears give off heat that keeps the bear warm.
A polar bear's small ears help it blend in with the surrounding snow to hide it from predators.
A polar bear's small ears protects its ears from loud noises that could damage them.
A polar bear's small ears lose less heat than large ears, which helps the bear conserve heat.
A hummingbird can fly in place while drinking nectar from a flower or dart vertically and horizontally like a helicopter from flower to flower. A swift is a type of bird that spends most of its life gliding in flight, rarely having to flap its wings. Which structure of these birds allows them to move in different ways?
their beaks
their feet
their wings
their head shape
Imagine a giraffe and a wildebeest, booth of which live in the African savannah. The giraffe is best recognized by its long neck. The wildebeest has a short, thick neck. For which characteristic of the African savannah are the necks of these two different species best adapted?
The giraffe's neck helps the giraffe reach and eat leaves off high tree branches. The wildebeest's neck is short because the wildebeest eats grass growing on the ground.
The giraffe's long neck stores water during periods of drought. The wildebeest's short neck helps the wildebeest drink water in low places.
The giraffe's long neck helps keep the giraffe's head above the water when it crosses rivers. The wildebeest's short neck helps the wildebeest swim strongly against a river current.
The giraffe's long neck helps keep the giraffe cool during the day. The wildebeest's thick neck helps keep the wildebeest warm during the night.
Plants that are brightly colored ans sweet-smelling are adapted to be pollinated by-
insects
animals
water
mammals
Pine trees have small needlelike leaves, while many tropical rainforest trees have large, thick leaves with pointed tips. to which characteristic of their ecosystems are the leaves of these trees adapted?
Pine tree leaves are adapted to release excess heat in hot temperatures, while tropical rainforest tree leaves are adapted to hold in heat in cold temperatures.
Pine tree leaves are adapted to conserve water in dry weather, while tropical rainforest tree leaves are adapted to drip off excess water.
Pine tree leaves are adapted to shake loose and be carried with high winds to spread seeds, while tropical rainforest tree leaves are adapted to protect seeds from being eaten by animals.
Pine tree leaves are adapted to allow more sunshine to reach the tree trunk, while tropical rainforest tree leaves are adapted to shade the tree trunks.
Which of the following would NOT be an adaptation that is beneficial for a plant that lives in the desert?
Short and close to the ground.
Spikes instead of leaves.
Deep, long root systems.
Able to collect and store water.
Which adaptation would best help an animal trying to hide from predators by blending in with its environment?
migration
camouflage
thick fur
mimicry
Some animals release a foul odor, or even a cloudy spray, when they feel they are in danger. How do these two specific adaptations help animals?
These adaptations let the other animals know they are friendly.
These adaptations send a signal that bad weather is approaching.
These adaptations are a form of playing with other animals.
These adaptations are a form of protection.
Adaptation
Protective colorings or markings that make an organism appear to be part of its surroundings.
The use of a certain item.
The use of colorings of markings to look like another organism or object.
Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe.
Camouflage
Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe.
Protective colorings or markings that make an organism appear to be part of its surroundings.
The use of colorings of markings to look like another organism or object.
The use of a certain item
Function
The use of a certain item.
The use of colorings of markings to look like another organism or object.
Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe.
Protective colorings or markings that make an organism appear to be part of its surroundings.
Mimicry
Protective colorings or markings that make an organism appear to be part of its surroundings.
Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe.
The use of colorings of markings to look like another organism or object.
The use of a certain item.
All living things_______________, or make more.
camoflauge
migrate
reproduce
hibernate
Behavioral and structural _________________ are characteristics that helps organisms survive.
adaptations
habitats
body parts
animals
A chameleon has the adaptation of ____________ because it can blend in with its surroundings.
migration
hibernation
mimicry
camouflage
When an organism looks or acts like another organism, this is called _______________.
camouflage
mimicry
migration
hibernation
Birds _____________, or move to a new place, in the winter.
adaptation
mimicry
hibernate
migrate
Some animals______________ during the winter to save energy while they are in a deep sleep.
hibernate
migrate
adapt
reproduce
A lion is a_____________ because it hunts other animals.
prey
predator
carnivore
omnivore
A predator hunts ________________, the animal it is trying to capture.
predator
prey
herbivores
animals
A fish's ______________, or natural home, is the pond.
ecosystem
environment
habitat
niche
Adaptation: Bear sleeping in a cave during the winter months
Adaption: birds flying south for the winter
Adaptation: polar bears in the Artic
What was the date of Open House?
March 1
March 2
March 3
March 4
What flavor are Mr. Lam's mints?
Wint O Green
Peppermint
Spearmint
Cool Mint
What's happening tomorrow?
Rock Your School
Peer Pals
Innovation Day
Norris Now
What brand is Mr. Lam's laptop?
Dell
Mac
HP
Asus
Which teacher does not have an Apple Watch?
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Vandercook
Ms. Prengler
Mr. Lam
What is Mrs. Tobey's first name?
Lauren
Loren
Loryn
Lori
What is Mrs. Smith's email address?
smith@friscoisd.org
smithd@friscoisd.org
smithdani@friscoisd.org
dsmith@friscoisd.org
Mrs. Vandercook started teaching what grade?
Kindergarten
First Grade
Third Grade
Fifth Grade
What color is Ms. Prengler's dress on the grade level website?
Pink
Purple
Fuschia
White
What is the fifth grade Twitter handle?
@norris5
@norris5th
@5th_Norris
@5thNorris
Ms. Prengler and Mr. Lam dislike
Baked Potatoes
Nuts
Veggies
Oreos
What is this logo?
New Balance
Donut Delite
Neon Cycle
Cyclebar
Ruben wears what kind of hoodie?
Yellow Yugioh
Yellow Pikachu
Yellow Pokimon
Yellow Pokemon
Parker cannot live without
Chocolate Muffins
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Milk
Chocolate Cake
What do all teachers get to do for the month of March?
Wear jeans
Leave 10 minutes early
Free school lunches
Treats
How many male staff members are there at Norris?
1
2
3
4
How old is Mr. Lam going to be in April?
50
None of your beeswax!
55
I don't know but he cool.
The last day of school is on a
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
What is the name of the Nelson teacher who brought the ambassadors?
Mrs. Luhrs
Mrs. Nelson
Mrs. Lars
Mrs. Laura
