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WorksheetsPlant and Animal Structure Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 19mins
Look at the following plant characteristic:
Structure: Waxy coating on leaves
Function: The coating helps keep the plant from losing water
In which environment does this plant probably live?
in a pond
desert
rainforest
grassy plain
What is a structure and function that helps the lily pad survive in it's environment?
small leaves to keep it from getting too much sunlight
pretty flowers to attract predators
waxy leaves to protect it from predators
large, flat, round leaves to help it float and collect sunlight
What is the moth using to protect it from predators?
changing size
pretending to be dead
camouflage
laying eggs
Which of these BEST help monkeys escape
from predators that can run faster than they
can?
Monkeys make loud noises
Monkeys eat bananas
Monkeys use thumbs to swing on vines
Monkeys have dark fur
A duck’s webbed foot is an important
structure that allows them to...
run fast on land
move quickly in water
camouflage
protect itself from predators
The Arctic Hare, like other animals, have a
fur coat that changes color depending on
the season. How does this structure help
the hare survive?
It help it to find food.
It helps to keep it warm.
It helps it hide from predators.
It helps it keep from getting dirty.
What structure allows the hummingbird to
drink nectar from flowers?
Fast wings.
Long narrow beak
Short legs
Stubby body
What part of the plant absorbs water and
nutrients that help the plant grow and
survive?
stem
flowers
seeds
roots
Penguins and other Arctic animals have blubber and
thick skin. How does this structure help them survive
in a very cold environment?
Helps them swim fast in cold water
Camouflages them in the cold water
Keeps body heat inside their body in the cold water
Makes food for them when they are hungry
Many plants have bright, colorful flowers.
How do the bright, colorful flower help the
plant survive?
They attract sunlight to the plant so it can make it's own food.
They make shade to help the plant grow.
They attract insects that will pick up and spread pollen, so they can reproduce.
The capture water to go to the plants roots.
Giraffes have long necks to eat leaves from trees.
Which of these giraffes would get the most leaves
if they were in an area with trees with just a few
leaves?
The tallest giraffe
The cutest giraffe
The giraffe with the longest tongue.
The giraffe with largest ears.
How does the structure of this seed help
the plant survive and grow new plants in a
different location?
Sharp seeds protect it from being eaten.
The seeds make a beautiful flower.
The seed structure lets it travel by wind so it can reproduce
The seed structure allows it to stay safe with it's parent.
Which structure allows a cactus plant to
survive in a hot, dry desert environment?
Thorns that keep predators away
Large flowers that absorb sunlight
Shallow roots that spread out for miles
Thin leaves to keep the plant cool
A turtle's shell is attached to its body. What
is the function of the shell of a turtle?
Keep it healthy
Protect it from predators
Keep it warm
Keep it dry
Polar Bears have thick skin and blubber to
keep warm. What do they use to help them
swim and catch prey in the water?
Sharp teeth
White fur
Strong, wide paws
Good vision
