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WorksheetsNWEA Science (Organism & Environment)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 59mins
What is adaptation?
A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.
How energy moves in a food web.
The food that an animal eats.
How animals evolve throughout time.
2. Why is it important for animals to use camouflage?
it warns predators to stay away
it makes them look dead so predators won't eat them
it startles them with a flash of color
it hides them from predators while their parents are away
What does it mean to hibernate?
To change your physical characteristics
To sleep for an extended period of time during the winter
To travel to a warmer location
To eat all the oreos
_________ is when animals move from one place to another due to seasonal change, following a food or water source, or to find a mate and give birth.
body covering
migration
omnivore
herbivore
Q10 Different types of bird beaks are an example of
food webs
weathering
learned behaviors
physical adaptations
The hard shell on a turtle helps it to -
Swim fast
survive predator attacks
dry in the sun
store food
What is a good example of camouflage?
hooves on a bison
spots on a leopard
claws on an eagle
spines on a cactus
Camels have wide flat leathery pads on their feet. This helps them
find sources of water
walk on hot sand
climb rocky hills
stay fashionable
Animals that hibernate in the winter
avoid harsh sun
build strong muscles during hibernation
conserve energy when food is difficult to find
travel to warmer climates
A webbed foot structure is useful for -
digging tunnels
running fast
swimming
flying
Tundra is a flat treeless Arctic region with a frozen subsoil. Tundra plants are often dark in color because dark colors absorb more heat from the sun. This helps them survive in the tundra's-
blazing atmosphere
dramatic climate changes
frigid temperatures
changing land surface
Tundra animals have structures such as thick coats that allow them survive in the vast tundra. Why does the musk ox have a thick coat of fur?
to insulate(cover) from the cold tundra wind and water
to blend in with the snow and water
for protection against predators
to attract a mate during the winter season
Desert plants have special structures that help them collect and store water. These structures are most beneficial in-
wet climates
dry climates
windy climates
humid climates
Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in its cold and snowy environment?
Long, flexible ears
Large, brown eyes
Thick, white fur
Wide, strong feet
How does the giraffes long neck help it survive in the African grasslands? This structure functions to help the giraffe -
run very quickly
reach tree branches
drink from ponds
hide from predators
An adaptation that some plants have for surviving dry conditions is -
producing waxy coating on stems and leaves
changing colors of leaves in the fall
having a long growing season
growing tall and having many large leaves
Which structural adaptation of a mountain goat would be an advantage for moving around on rocky ground?
big ears
sharp horns
thick fur
hard hooves
Which animal's foot is best adapted for catching and holding prey?
What adaptation does a bear have that allows it to survive in a cold environment?
Small ears
Large teeth
Hibernation
Sharp claws
When an animal blends in with its surroundings, it's using (a)
