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Week #1 Adaptations, seed dispersal, chameleons, squid

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?
a)
looking like a dangerous animal
b)
being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
c)
having sharp claws or a strong shel
d)
having only a few young and caring for them
2.
Color or pattern that helps an animal blend in with its habitat
Adaptation: polar bears in the Artic
a)

camouflage

b)

hibernation

c)

mimicry

d)

migration

3.
A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
4.

Characteristics to help an organism survive and reproduce are called ____________________________.

a)

features

b)

flexibility

c)

adaptations

d)

structures

5.
Which Adaptation helped the frog blend in with the souroundings?
a)
Mimicry
b)
Scent
c)
Hibernation
d)
Camouflage
6.

Mimicry occurs when an organism mimics, impersonates, or imitates another organism for its own benefit. TRUE OR FALSE

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Some butterflies have spots on their wings that look like snake eyes. This is called

a)

A pretty butterfly

b)

Instinct

c)

camouflage

d)

mimicry

8.
When an animal looks like another animal it is called ______________.
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
c)
warning coloration
d)
protective resemblance
9.

Using this picture, what defense is this Hawk Moth displaying?

a)

camouflage

b)

emitting smells

c)

mimicry

d)

breathing

10.

Which picture is an example of mimicry?

a)
b)
11.

A green snake blends in so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of?

a)

Hibernation

b)

Mimicry

c)

Migration

d)

Camouflauge

12.

The walkingstick uses ______ to avoid predators.

a)

camouflage

b)

color changing

c)

its legs

d)

slow movement

13.

Which adaptation is this organism using?

a)

camouflage

b)

feet

c)

mimicry

d)

adaptations to hunt

14.

Animals use camouflage...

a)

to hunt or hide

b)

for fun

c)

to sleep

15.

How do zebra stripes protect the zebra?

a)

When zebras run as a herd,stripes help the predators pick out one zebra.

b)

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.

c)

The zebra stripes don't have a purpose.

16.

Based on this picture, what adaptation is helping this chameleon sneak up on prey?

a)

camouflage

b)

tail

c)

large eyes

d)

dry, leathery skin

17.

What adaptation(s) is shown in the the picture to allows a chameleon to catch an insect?

a)

eyes

b)

tail

c)

long tongue

d)

camouflage

e)

all of these

18.

What was the most successful adaptation when dispersing our grass seed?

a)

plastic bag/balloon

b)

coffee filter/cupcake cup

c)

fabric/cloth

d)

cardboard/string

19.

Why does a squid release ink?

a)

To protect themselves from predators

b)

To light up the ocean water

c)

Is how they release waste

d)

To attract a mate

20.

What is the function of squid(s) arms and tentacles? Select all that apply.

a)

Grabbing prey

b)

Killing prey

c)

Holding prey

d)

Inking prey

21.

The structure that gives the squid support and is considered the shell is called?

a)

pen

b)

pencil

c)

fin

d)

tentacle

22.

True or False. Squids have very large eyes similar in structure to human eyes.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What structure do squids have to help them crush their food before it travels through the esophagus to the stomach?

a)

teeth

b)

fangs

c)

beak

d)

scraping tongue

24.

In order to see the internal anatomy, you will carefully cut the _____ with dissecting scissors; so, you can open it like this.

a)

tentacle

b)

mantle

c)

siphon

d)

beak

25.

What is the structure the arrow is pointing to?

a)

Arms

b)

Tentacles

c)

Fins

d)

Fingers

26.

When dissecting in class, you may cut whenever and whatever you wish

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What is the structure the arrow is pointing to?

a)

Mantle

b)

Fins

c)

Arms

d)

Nudimentary Gland

28.

1. Chameleons mainly change colors to-

1. Los camaleons cambian principalmente de color a-

a)

A. completely camouflage into their background

A. un camuflaje completo en su fondo

b)

B. copy the movement of leaves in the wind

B. copia el movimiento de las hojas en el viento

c)

C. help them catch their food quickly

C. ayudarlos a atrapar su comida rapidamente

d)

D. show what they are feeling to predators and other chameleons

D. mostrar lo que sienten a los depredadores y otros camaleones

29.

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)

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)

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)

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)

D. many people do not keep them as pets

D. muchas personas no los tienen como mascotas

30.

This animal uses camoflage to ..

a)

hide

b)

hunt

31.

What type of camouflage is shown?

a)

Disruptive Coloration

b)

Mimicry

c)

concealing

d)

Transparency

e)

Counter Shading

32.

What type of camouflage is shown?

a)

Disruptive Coloration

b)

Mimicry

c)

concealing

d)

Distraction

e)

Counter Shading

33.

What type of camouflage is shown?

a)

Disruptive Coloration

b)

Transparency

c)

Concealing

d)

Distraction

e)

Counter Shading

34.

___________ is the design of the seed dispersal device that was the most successful. Select all that apply.

a)

circular wheels

b)

hot air balloon

c)

airplane

d)

parachute

35.

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?

a)

Siphon

b)

Tentacles

c)

Chromatophores

d)

Chloroplast

36.

What kingdom do squids belong to?

a)

Animalia

b)

Plantae

c)

Protista

d)

Arthropod

37.

The siphon is an important structure of a squid. What is the function of the siphon?

a)

Propels the squid through the water

b)

Releases waste

c)

Changes the color of the mantle

d)

Releases the ink

38.

Which of the following should you do before when finished with the dissection? Select all that apply.

a)

clean up instruments

b)

dispose of specimen properly

c)

clean up desk area

d)

wash my hands well

39.

Identify the squid.

a)

b)

c)

d)

40.

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)

a)

check synergy daily

b)

turn in all work completed to the best of my ability

c)

go see teachers during their office hours

d)

advocate for myself when my records don't match my teacher's records