Worksheets5.10A STAAR Structures, Functions & Adaptations Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Some bird have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat -
tall grasses
small animals
pond microorganisms
tiny insects
Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?
croaking sound
sticky tongue
laying eggs
smooth skin
Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm. These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is –
dry
cold
dark
windy
All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
being active at night
getting water from plants
hunting other animals
digging burrows underground
Camels live in the desert and have wide, flat, leathery pads on the bottoms of their feet. This adaptation most likely helps them –
walk on hot sand
find sources of water
climb rocky hills
sleep standing up
Many animals hibernate during the winter. During the winter they spend most of the time sleeping. This behavior is an adaptation that helps animals by –
allowing them to avoid harsh sun and rains
building strong muscles for fighting enemies
conserving energy when food is hard to find
making them easy for predators to see
Which is an adaptation of the bison that allows it to stay warm in the cold winter months
it uses its horns to defend itself from predators
it has hooves that allow it to move quickly across the grasslands
it has a thick layer of fur covering its entire body
it has flat teeth that helps it to chew the grasses on the plains
What is an adaptation of the snowshoe hare that allows it to remain unseen by predators in the winter time?
heavy fur on feet to stay warm
small ears to prevent heat loss
turns white in winter to match snow
sense of smell to detect food
Which adaptation of a cactus allows it to prevent water loss in dry desert conditions?
Shallow roots that spread out very widely
Bright flowers that attract insects
Waxy outer covering on stems
None of these
Which of the following describes a behavioral adaptation instead of a structural adaptation
being nocturnal to avoid extremely hot day time temperatures
having a sharp beak and talons to devour prey
using webbed feet and paddle tail to propel through water
having long eyelashes that prevent sand from entering the eye
All of the following are behavioral adaptations EXCEPT -
being nocturnal and only active at night
hibernating during the winter months
migrating to avoid cold weather
being camouflaged to remain unseen
What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?
when a weak animal copies a stronger animal to warn of predators
when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an enviornment
when an animal hibernates during the winter.
What is HIBERNATION?
when a weak animal copies stronger animal to warn off predators.
when an animal hides in the cold winter and sleeps until the spring
when a larger animal eats its prey
Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?
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 teeth in this picture are from an animal that would most likely eat
grass
insects
fruit
fish
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. how does the head, shell shape, and flippers of sea turtles help the turtles escape their predators?
Dig deep holes for their eggs
Swim and dive easily
Blend into their surroundings
Hold their breath for several minutes
Which example shows an animal adapting to a seasonal change in its environment?
Which structural adaptation allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?
The beak
The feathers
The flippers
The webbed feet
Skunks have a structural adaptation that releases a liquid spray with a bad odor when in close contact with predators. How is the adaptation helpful to the skunk?
Avoid predators
Obtain food
Make shelter
Increase body temperature
Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds?
What is the function on large padded paws on a snow leopard?
camouflage
protection from predators
keep it warm
walking in snow
What is the function of a beavers tail?
protects from predators
packs and flattens mud and gives greater mobility on rocky ground
help swim through water
helps swim fast to catch prey
What is the function of a hard shell of a turtle?
camouflage
protection from predators - too easy to penetrate
protection from predators- too hard to penetrate
feel its way around
What is the structure that helps the duck swim in water?
beak
feathers
fin
webbed feet
Adaptations help animals ___________.
survive
get food
protect themselves
all of the above
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
Eagles catch fish in rivers with their talons. They fly with the fish to a tree branch and tear the fish into small pieces. Which bird most likely catches and eats it food the way an eagle does? (5.10A)
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
Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them –
travel quickly across the plains
reach food high in the trees
defend themselves against predators
tolerate the heat of their environment
Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe
Adaptation
Camouflage
Function
Mimicry
Which of the following adaptations of a cow helps it to survive by allowing it to eat and digest large amounts of grass?
Long, thick tail it can swing about
Large, brown eyes with long lashes
Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs
Tough, divided hooves and strong legs
The use of colorings or markings to look like another organism or object
Adaptation
Camouflage
Function
Mimicry
The bright colors on the males of many bird species is an adaptation that helps the birds -
attract females
avoid predators
hunt insects
stay warm
