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WorksheetsEnvironmental Traits
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 58mins
The space and all the living and nonliving things around an organism
diet
inherited trait
environment
interaction
a characteristic of an organism
trait
enviornment
diet
interaction
what an organism eats is called its...
trait
environment
interaction
diet
The diagram below shows an armadillo and a turtle. What adaptations do these two organisms have in common that are helpful for survival?
protective outer armor to protect against predators
long tails to use in defense against predators
long claws for climbing
large ears for hearing
The picture shows a Georgia bobcat, which lives in the mountain regions of Georgia. The bobcat has wide paws and sharp claws to help it
travel quickly across sandy ground.
stay balanced on the rocky terrain.
avoid getting stuck in the thick mud.
swim across long distances for food.
The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in this environment?
large ears
thick fur
webbed feet
sharp claws
Flowers that are pollinated by insects generally have brightly colored petals. What function (job) do these petals serve?
They help the plant produce a large quantity of nectar for insects.
They help keep the flowers open at all times during the day.
They help attract insects that aid the plant in pollination.
They help the plant produce large numbers of seeds.
Plants compete for many different resources, including sunlight and water. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is most likely to help the plant successfully compete for water?
a broad and deep root system
the ability to produce fruit with seeds
a tall stem or trunk
colorful flowers
Which of these types of species is most likely to go extinct or die out?
an animal that can live in many types of habitats
an animal that depends on only one type of food
an animal that can survive in very warm climates
an animal that can eat many different types of food
Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY effect of cutting down the trees in a forest habitat?
All of the animals will begin to live in burrows underneath the ground.
Animals that cannot find what they need will move to a new location.
All of the animals in the forest will die in a short period of time
Many animals will learn to fly to reach higher branches.
Which group of living things would be negatively impacted by flooding?
Birds that nest on the ground.
Fish that live in freshwater.
Flying insects that eat leaves
Plants that float on top of the lakes.
How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?
They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.
They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.
They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food
They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.
Is this animal extinct
This animal is not extinct
Animal is extinct
Animal does not exist
I don't know
According to most scientists, what is the ultimate cause of most mass extinctions?
overhunting
evolution of new species to replace old ones
major change in environment
asteroid impact
Species that are in danger of becoming extinct are called __________.
endangered
not lucky
extinct
in a jam
When a plant or animal becomes extinct, it is gone _______.
forever
until next week
for 5 years
to sleep
Which is a need?
Which is not a need?
Look at each picture carefully. Decide if the picture shows a population or a community.
The deer in the forest.
Population
Community
Look at each picture carefully. Decide if the picture shows a population or a community.
The sharks in the Pacific Ocean.
Population
Community
Look at each picture carefully. Decide if the picture shows a population or a community.
The penguins in Antarctica.
Population
Community
Look at each picture carefully. Decide if the picture shows a population or a community.
All the organisms in the desert.
Population
Community
Look at each picture carefully. Decide if the picture shows a population or a community.
The Cardinals in Virginia.
Population
Community
What does POPULATION mean?
The number of people living in a country or area.
The total weight of all the animals in the ocean.
The amount of food one person can eat.
The ancient people of India had to ADAPT to cycles of floods and droughts.
What does "ADAPT" mean?
Continuous
To remain the same
Unchanging
To change in order to survive
What is an endangered species?
A type of organism that is thriving.
A type organism that lives in the ocean.
A type of organism that is threatened by extinction.
A species that is afraid of prey.
