WorksheetsWeek #1 Adaptations, seed dispersal, chameleons, squid
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Adaptation: polar bears in the Artic
camouflage
hibernation
mimicry
migration
Characteristics to help an organism survive and reproduce are called ____________________________.
features
flexibility
adaptations
structures
Mimicry occurs when an organism mimics, impersonates, or imitates another organism for its own benefit. TRUE OR FALSE
True
False
Some butterflies have spots on their wings that look like snake eyes. This is called
A pretty butterfly
Instinct
camouflage
mimicry
Using this picture, what defense is this Hawk Moth displaying?
camouflage
emitting smells
mimicry
breathing
Which picture is an example of mimicry?
A green snake blends in so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of?
Hibernation
Mimicry
Migration
Camouflauge
The walkingstick uses ______ to avoid predators.
camouflage
color changing
its legs
slow movement
Which adaptation is this organism using?
camouflage
feet
mimicry
adaptations to hunt
Animals use camouflage...
to hunt or hide
for fun
to sleep
How do zebra stripes protect the zebra?
When zebras run as a herd,stripes help the predators pick out one zebra.
When zebras run as a herd,stripes help the zebras by not letting the predator pick out one zebra because they blend together and look like a blur of stripes.
The zebra stripes don't have a purpose.
Based on this picture, what adaptation is helping this chameleon sneak up on prey?
camouflage
tail
large eyes
dry, leathery skin
What adaptation(s) is shown in the the picture to allows a chameleon to catch an insect?
eyes
tail
long tongue
camouflage
all of these
What was the most successful adaptation when dispersing our grass seed?
plastic bag/balloon
coffee filter/cupcake cup
fabric/cloth
cardboard/string
Why does a squid release ink?
To protect themselves from predators
To light up the ocean water
Is how they release waste
To attract a mate
What is the function of squid(s) arms and tentacles? Select all that apply.
Grabbing prey
Killing prey
Holding prey
Inking prey
The structure that gives the squid support and is considered the shell is called?
pen
pencil
fin
tentacle
True or False. Squids have very large eyes similar in structure to human eyes.
True
False
What structure do squids have to help them crush their food before it travels through the esophagus to the stomach?
teeth
fangs
beak
scraping tongue
In order to see the internal anatomy, you will carefully cut the _____ with dissecting scissors; so, you can open it like this.
tentacle
mantle
siphon
beak
What is the structure the arrow is pointing to?
Arms
Tentacles
Fins
Fingers
When dissecting in class, you may cut whenever and whatever you wish
True
False
What is the structure the arrow is pointing to?
Mantle
Fins
Arms
Nudimentary Gland
1. Chameleons mainly change colors to-
1. Los camaleons cambian principalmente de color a-
A. completely camouflage into their background
A. un camuflaje completo en su fondo
B. copy the movement of leaves in the wind
B. copia el movimiento de las hojas en el viento
C. help them catch their food quickly
C. ayudarlos a atrapar su comida rapidamente
D. show what they are feeling to predators and other chameleons
D. mostrar lo que sienten a los depredadores y otros camaleones
11. One reason why some species of chameleons are endangered is because-
11. Una de las razones por las que algunas especies dse camaleones estan en peligro de extincion es por que-
A. their habitat is destroyed when people build more homes and businesses
A. su habitat se destruye cuando la gente construye mas casa y negocios
B. they are not able to change colors as well as other species of lizards
B. no son capaces de cambiar de color tan bien como otras especies de lagartijas
C. they live in a warm climate that does not have enough rainfall each year
C. viven en un clima calido que no tener suficiente lluvia cada año
D. many people do not keep them as pets
D. muchas personas no los tienen como mascotas
This animal uses camoflage to ..
hide
hunt
What type of camouflage is shown?
Disruptive Coloration
Mimicry
concealing
Transparency
Counter Shading
What type of camouflage is shown?
Disruptive Coloration
Mimicry
concealing
Distraction
Counter Shading
What type of camouflage is shown?
Disruptive Coloration
Transparency
Concealing
Distraction
Counter Shading
___________ is the design of the seed dispersal device that was the most successful. Select all that apply.
circular wheels
hot air balloon
airplane
parachute
On the mantle of a squid they have little tiny dots all over. The dots allow squids to change colors. What are those dots called?
Siphon
Tentacles
Chromatophores
Chloroplast
What kingdom do squids belong to?
Animalia
Plantae
Protista
Arthropod
The siphon is an important structure of a squid. What is the function of the siphon?
Propels the squid through the water
Releases waste
Changes the color of the mantle
Releases the ink
Which of the following should you do before when finished with the dissection? Select all that apply.
clean up instruments
dispose of specimen properly
clean up desk area
wash my hands well
Identify the squid.
What can you do 4th quarter to be sure you end 7th grade as the best adapted student to begin 8th grade?
(select all that apply)
check synergy daily
turn in all work completed to the best of my ability
go see teachers during their office hours
advocate for myself when my records don't match my teacher's records
