Biologists study structural adaptations of animals such as marine birds to understand the function of their feet. Which question below can best be answered from the biologists’ study?

Which of the following is a structural adaptation of a cow?

Which animal most likely has the characteristics described below:

1. Feet covered in hair for protection against extreme temperatures

2. Thick callused pads for protection from sharp edges and extreme temperatures

3. Long claws for climbing and digging

Cows and deer are herbivores. They have an adaptation which helps them cover enough ground to find food and water. Which adaptation helps them with this?

Elk and bighorn sheep are grazers. A structural adaptation that helps meet the needs for this type of diet is –

Bactrian camels have special features that allow them to live in harsh, hot climates. These camels have long eyelashes and ears lined with hair. They also have nostrils that they can close when needed. Which is most likely the reason camels have these adaptations?

The kangaroo rat lives in the drier areas of the western and southwestern United States. It is very small and has a long tail and large back legs that allow it to jump up to 9 feet. This animal most likely uses it’s back legs to—

Groups of students are to select a topic for research. A group wants to study the adaptations of animals in the desert. One question they should ask is —

Students collected data about the arctic fox. They learned it can change colors from brown to white. What conclusions can be drawn from the table about color change?

A group of students are comparing the hooves of deer and buffalo. They decide to construct a diorama to display a real-life representation of how these two species use this structural adaptation to survive in their environment. The students are constructing a —

Students are to research a scientist who has worked with animals. One scientist they might choose would be —

Everything in nature has a reason for how it is structured and how it behaves. It is important to learn about animals and how they survive in their environments. Which of the following questions CANNOT be answered from studying animal structures and their functions?

Student conducted an investigation to learn about bird beaks. They used different tools to represent different bird beaks, such as tweezers, straws, and spoons. When they finished the investigation, the teacher instructed the students to conduct a second trial. Why did the teacher want students to do the same investigation two separate times?