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8th Grade FINAL REVIEW

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 3hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This layer is located within the mesosphere and thermosphere

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

2.

This layer most commonly has burning meteors within its range

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

3.

The greatest air pressure in the atmosphere is found here

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

4.

The least amount of air pressure can be found here

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

5.

Which layer is located above the troposphere

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

6.

Which is the only layer to get both cooler and warmer

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

7.

Which atmospheric layer is the thickest

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

8.

99% of Earth’s water vapor in the atmosphere and 75% of the

atmosphere's gases can be found in this layer

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

9.

Which of the 5 main atmospheric layers is the thinnest

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

10.

This atmosphere layer is located beneath the exosphere

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

11.

This layer protects the globe from harmful Ultraviolet radiation.

a)

Ozone Layer

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

12.

Aurora Borealis is seen by humans in which special area

a)

Ozone Layer

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Mesosphere

e)

Thermosphere

13.

What impact does the Coriolis effect have upon winds in the northern hemisphere?

a)

Winds blow to the left

b)

Winds blow to the right

c)

Winds do not spin

d)

The Coriolis effect has no impact upon winds in the northern and southern hemispheres.

14.

Which term is best described as the movement of air from sea to land?

a)

global winds

b)

sea breeze

c)

land breeze

d)

local winds

15.

The transfer of energy from contact.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

16.

The transfer of energy from invisible waves.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

17.

The transfer of energy from invisible circulation of a fluid.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

18.

The sun transfers its energy to Earth by which of the following processes?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

19.

The Earth warms up air right above the surface by which of the following processes?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

20.

Wind is the movement of air from areas of ______to______ pressure.

a)

Low to High

b)

High to Low

c)

No to High

d)

High to No

21.

Air pressure is typically _________ where air is heated.

a)

Higher

b)

Lower

c)

Cannot tell

22.

Air pressure is typically _________ where air is Cooled.

a)

Higher

b)

Lower

c)

Cannot tell

23.

The northern polar jet stream helps planes fly from

a)

east to west

b)

west to east

c)

south to north

d)

north to south

24.

Which statement about jet streams is false?

a)

They result from unequal heating

b)

They are very fast

c)

They change throughout the year

d)

none of the above

25.

Which of the following is not an example of a local wind?

a)

Sea breeze

b)

Valley Breeze

c)

Trade Wind

d)

Land Breeze

26.

These types of winds are influenced by the geography of a location.

a)

Jet stream

b)

Local winds

c)

global winds

27.

which of the following statements about the equator is incorrect?

a)

The equator is an area of low pressure

b)

Air sinks at the equator

c)

The equator is more directly heated by the sun

d)

The equator is in the doldrums

28.

Global winds cells circulate due to what?

a)

Pressure differences

b)

temperature differences

c)

Convection

d)

All of these

29.

Which of the following is NOT a location where tropical storms form?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Southern Ocean

30.

What is the missing word: "Tropical storms are huge and (a)   storms that form in the Tropics."

31.

What is the feature marked with a red arrow?

a)

The eye

b)

Thunderhead

c)

Storm surge

d)

Heavy rainfall

32.

Tropical storms have other names around the world. Tick all those that are correct.

a)

Cyclones

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Typhoons

d)

Willy Willys

e)

Megastorm

33.

True or false: the Tropic of Cancer is in the Northern Hemisphere, 23 degrees north of the Equator

a)

True

b)

False

34.

There are 3 climatic zones on Earth: the tropical zone, the temperate zone and the (a)   zone.

35.

Which of the following are descriptive words you could use to describe a tropical storm? Tick the four that apply.

a)

Dry

b)

Torrential

c)

Gusts

d)

Towering

e)

Spinning

36.

True or false: tropical storms form over cool water

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Tropical storms form in low or high pressure systems?

a)

Low pressure

b)

High pressure

38.

Which of the following does NOT occur in tropical storms?

a)

Strong winds

b)

Heavy rainfall

c)

Coastal flooding from the sea

d)

Heavy snowfall

39.
All air is under pressure but if it is rising then the air is said to be unstable and the pressure is _______
a)
higher
b)
lower
40.
In some circumstances, air pressure can be extremely ___ and this might influence the formation of tropical storms.
a)
low
b)
high
41.
The _____________ is the largest cell and extends from the equator to between 30 and 400 North and South.
a)
Hadley Cell
b)
Polar Cell
c)
Ferrel Cell
42.
In these latitudes the cooler air from the poles meets the warmer air from the tropics, causing air to rise. 
a)
Polar Cells
b)
Ferrel Cells
c)
Hadley Cells
43.
The _________ cells are found between 60 and 700 North and South. These are typically colder and feature denser air. 
a)
Polar Cell
b)
Hadley Cell
c)
Ferrel Cell
44.
Air moves from high pressure to low pressure.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
The spinning of the earth is called the.....
a)
Polar front
b)
Crylas effect
c)
Trade winds
d)
Coriolis effect
46.
Trade winds.....
a)
blow at the surface from the sub-tropical high pressure areas towards the equator.
b)
blow at the hadley cell from the sub-tropical high pressure areas towards the tropic of cancer.
c)
blow at the surface from the sub-tropical high pressure areas away from the equator.
47.

What are tropical cyclones that form in the Pacific Ocean called?

a)

funnel clouds

b)

downdrafts

c)

tornadoes

d)

typhoons

48.

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

a)

funnel cloud

b)

downburst

c)

eyewall

d)

eye

49.
A hurricane rotates _____.
a)
Clockwise
b)
Counterclockwise 
50.

The major difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is __________.

a)

rainfall amounts

b)

wind speed

c)

air temperature

51.
What causes damage in a hurricane?
a)
Winds
b)
Flooding
c)
Storm Surge
d)
All of the above
52.
Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.
a)
Arctic
b)
Tropical
c)
Arid
d)
None of the above
53.
Where do most hurricanes develop?
a)
Middle of the United States
b)
Near the Equator
c)
Near Canada and Alaska
d)
Antarctica
54.
Ocean currents have an affect on which two things
a)
climate and weather
b)
temperature and density
c)
land and sea
d)
equator and poles
55.
10. What is the strongest category of hurricane?
a)
Category 5
b)
Category 10
c)
Category 1
56.
What is the name of a scientist who studies weather?
a)
biologist
b)
geologist
c)
optometrist
d)
meterorologist
57.
What is the name of a hurricane in Asia?
a)
Cyclone
b)
Typhoon
c)
Bob
d)
Dennis
58.
TRUE or FALSE?
All of the carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

How is the carbon cycle similar to the water cycle?

a)

Both involve liquid substances falling to the Earth from the atmosphere?

b)

Neither process works at low temperature.

c)

Both involve the transfer of substances between animals, plants, and the Earth.

d)

Both involve the transfer of substances between the earth and outer space.

60.
Carbon can be found in...
a)
The atmosphere
b)
Soil
c)
Fossil fuels
d)
All of the above
61.

This reservoir of carbon is made up of the ground and contains soil, rocks, fossil fuels, and other geological formations.

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Lithosphere

62.

This reservoir of carbon is the air and gasses that surround the Earth.

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Lithosphere

63.

This reservoir of carbon is all the water on Earth including in the clouds, oceans, rivers, streams, and underground water supplies.

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Lithosphere

64.

This reservoir of carbon contains all life on Earth.

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Lithosphere

65.
Respiration is the process by which animals take in _____ and release _____. 
a)
photosynthesis, air
b)
carbon, oxygen
c)
oxygen
d)
oxygen, carbon dioxide
66.

Which gas do animals release, that plants depend on for survival?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Sunlight

d)

Water

67.

Which of the following processes does NOT move carbon to the atmosphere?

a)

Animal respiration (Breathing)

b)

Volcanic eruption

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Burning fossil fuels

68.

Organisms that do not decompose can be buried and become what part of the lithosphere?

a)

water

b)

nutrients

c)

air

d)

fossil fuels

69.

What is a way that carbon can move?

a)

From hydrosphere to the biosphere through drinking water

b)

From lithosphere to hydrosphere through weathering and erosion

c)

From the atmosphere to lithosphere through diffusion

d)

From the atmosphere to the biosphere through respiration (breathing)

70.
Which one of these does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?
a)
cooking with gas
b)
planting trees
c)
burning wood
d)
riding in a bus
71.
What is deforestation?
a)
Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale
b)
Eating too much vegetables
c)
Going to a forest and pulling weeds
d)
Clearing the five trees in my backyard
72.

How do plants affect the air that animals and people breathe?

a)

Plants use oxygen from the air to make their own food

b)

Plants release pollution into the air

c)

Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen

d)

Plants take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

73.

Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?

a)

trees soak up carbon dioxide and removing them causes more carbon to stay in the atmosphere

b)

trees provide shade which counteracts global warming

c)

trees absorbs the sun's energy without radiating back into the atmosphere

d)

trees drain greenhouse gases like methane from soil

74.

Why is burning fossil fuels harmful?

a)

they cause cancer

b)

They can get extremely hot

c)

it increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

d)

this would destroy fossils

75.
The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?
a)
lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere
b)
lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
c)
higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
d)
higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
76.

How do volcanic eruptions influence climate?

a)

They decrease the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface.

b)

They increase the Earth's temperature by releasing heat.

c)

They have no effect on the climate.

d)

They cause immediate cooling by releasing cold gases.

77.

Which of the following is a result of a meteor impact on Earth's climate?

a)

Increase in ocean currents.

b)

Decrease in atmospheric pressure.

c)

Release of dust and aerosols that block sunlight.

d)

Increase in greenhouse gas absorption.

78.

What is the effect of abrupt changes in ocean currents on climate?

a)

They stabilize global temperatures.

b)

They can lead to significant climate shifts.

c)

They have no impact on climate.

d)

They only affect marine life, not climate.

79.

How does the release of greenhouse gases influence Earth's climate?

a)

It causes the Earth to cool down.

b)

It leads to an increase in Earth's temperature.

c)

It has no effect on climate.

d)

It reduces the amount of sunlight reaching Earth.

80.

Which natural event can cause a temporary cooling effect on the Earth's climate?

a)

Volcanic eruptions.

b)

Release of greenhouse gases.

c)

Abrupt changes in ocean currents.

d)

Meteor impacts.

81.

What role do ocean currents play in climate regulation?

a)

They have no role in climate regulation.

b)

They distribute heat around the planet.

c)

They only affect the climate near coastlines.

d)

They increase the Earth's temperature uniformly.

82.

How can meteor impacts lead to climate change?

a)

By increasing the Earth's gravitational pull.

b)

By releasing large amounts of dust and aerosols.

c)

By stabilizing atmospheric conditions.

d)

By increasing ocean temperatures.

83.

What is a potential consequence of the absorption of greenhouse gases?

a)

Decrease in global temperatures.

b)

Increase in global temperatures.

c)

Stabilization of climate patterns.

d)

Reduction in ocean currents.

84.

Which of the following best describes the impact of volcanic eruptions on climate?

a)

They cause long-term warming.

b)

They have no significant impact.

c)

They can cause short-term cooling.

d)

They increase the Earth's albedo.

85.

How do abrupt changes in ocean currents affect weather patterns?

a)

They have no effect on weather patterns.

b)

They can lead to extreme weather events.

c)

They only affect the weather in polar regions.

d)

They stabilize weather patterns globally.

86.

What is the effect of volcanic ash on the atmosphere?

a)

It increases the Earth's temperature.

b)

It blocks sunlight, leading to cooling.

c)

It has no effect on the atmosphere.

d)

It increases the absorption of solar radiation.

87.

Which natural event can lead to a decrease in Earth's temperature by blocking sunlight?

a)

Release of greenhouse gases.

b)

Volcanic eruptions.

c)

Abrupt changes in ocean currents.

d)

Increase in ocean temperatures.

88.

How does the absorption of greenhouse gases affect the Earth's energy balance?

a)

It decreases the Earth's energy balance.

b)

It increases the Earth's energy balance.

c)

It has no effect on the Earth's energy balance.

d)

It stabilizes the Earth's energy balance.

89.

What is a direct consequence of meteor impacts on the climate?

a)

Increase in global temperatures.

b)

Decrease in atmospheric pressure.

c)

Blocking of sunlight by dust and aerosols.

d)

Increase in ocean salinity.

90.

Which of the following describes the impact of greenhouse gas release on climate?

a)

It causes a decrease in global temperatures.

b)

It leads to an increase in global temperatures.

c)

It has no impact on climate.

d)

It reduces the Earth's albedo.

91.

Which area is a rainforest?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

92.

Why is the presence of insects in the rain forest ecosystem important?

a)

Insects create energy needed by other animals.

b)

Insects store water needed by other animals.

c)

Insects are a source of food for many organisms living in this ecosystem.

93.

Hollie is shadowing an ecologist observing a deciduous forest ecosystem. Hollie would most likely write which journal entry?

a)

For most of the morning I was able to observe a population of chimpanzees that lives close to the camp.

b)

After breakfast, I took a quick walk to take pictures of the ocean.

c)

From the jeep, I am able to observe bison grazing on vegetation.

d)

From my observation tower I can see trees that are full of orange, red, and yellow leaves.

94.

Which is a difference between the plant life of a rainforest and a deciduous forest?

a)

The deciduous forest has a warm climate year-round, while the rainforest has hot and cold extreme climates.

b)

The deciduous forest has the most diverse plant life of all ecosystems, while the rainforest plant life is scarce.

c)

The deciduous forest has yearly cycles of plant growth due to changes of seasons, while the rainforest remains hot and wet year-round.

95.

How are all ecosystems similar to forest ecosystems?

a)

All ecosystems have plenty of trees for consumers to eat.

b)

All ecosystems provide nutrient-rich soil for the producers.

c)

All ecosystems have an appropriate amount of sunlight to support the producers living there.

96.

Which is true of a tropical rainforest?

a)

Only a few different species of plants and animals can be found there.

b)

The tree canopy causes only a small amount of sunlight to reach the ground.

c)

They are only found in South America.

97.

Which animal would Miranda most likely find in a deciduous forest?

a)

bison

b)

deer

c)

duck

98.

Which can be concluded about the trees that grow in a temperate deciduous forest?

a)

The trees require constant direct sunlight to survive.

b)

The trees grow only during the warm months of the year.

c)

The trees have adapted to survive the changes of the seasons.

99.

Which list includes organisms commonly found in a deciduous forest?

a)

deer, squirrel, mouse

b)

cactus, wildflowers, tortoise

c)

lizard, scorpion, kangaroo rat

100.

The tumbleweed is a big, round plant with many branches and short stiff leaves. What kind of environment is it most commonly found in?

a)

swamp

b)

prairie

c)

forest

101.

Which is most likely an effect of construction on a forest ecosystem?

a)

Construction will decrease the amount of sunlight for the ecosystem.

b)

Construction will increase the amount of food for organisms in the ecosystem.

c)

Construction will decrease the amount of natural cover and nesting places for organisms in the ecosystem.

102.

There are usually fewer plants growing on the floor of the deciduous forest than in the areas outside the forest. Which best describes this situation?

a)

Small plants need more water than tall trees, and there is little water in a deciduous forest.

b)

Small plants need nutrient rich soil, and this type of soil cannot be found in a deciduous forest.

c)

All plants need sunlight to grow, and tall trees block sunlight from reaching small plants in a deciduous forest.

103.

Cole was walking through a forest when he looked up and saw a monkey being chased by a panther. Which type of forest was he most likely visiting?

a)

rainforest

b)

deciduous forest

104.

Which best describes the similarities between grasslands and forests?

a)

Grasslands have moderate temperatures like forest ecosystems.

b)

Grasslands have plentiful grasses and trees like many forests.

c)

Grasslands are dry like most forests.

105.

Which statement best compares forest ecosystems to grassland ecosystems?

a)

Forest ecosystems have higher average temperatures than grassland ecosystems.

b)

Forest ecosystems receive more precipitation than grassland ecosystems.

c)

Grassland ecosystems receive more precipitation than forest ecosystems.

106.

Which factor do forest and grassland ecosystems most likely have in common?

a)

the type of climate

b)

the amount of trees

c)

the variety in organisms

107.

Why does increased biodiversity result in a more sustainable ecosystem?

a)

greater number of plants

b)

more able to adapt

c)

narrow transistion

d)

fewer species

108.

Primary and secondary succession start with pioneer species that...

a)

allow predators

b)

invade and take over

c)

allow more complex organisms

d)

prevent non-native organisms

109.

Primary succession begins with

a)

Rock

b)

Soil

110.

Secondary succession begins with

a)

Rock

b)

Soil

111.

Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

a)

the same species in a general location

b)

the number of different species in a given area

c)

the number of animal species in a given area

d)

the number of plant species in a given area

112.
What is ecological succession?
a)
A slow change in an environment
b)
A change that takes days in an environment
c)
No change
d)
Abiotic change
113.
What are examples of pioneer species in a primary succession?
a)
Bushes and Shrubs
b)
Oak trees
c)
Mossess and Lichens 
d)
A rose Bush
114.
What is the most important function of pioneer species?
a)
To create rocks
b)
To create soil and add nutrients to the environment 
c)
To look nice
d)
Food for animals 
115.
What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?
a)
primary succession
b)
ecological succession
c)
secondary succession
d)
intermediate
116.
What is the order of succession shown in this figure?
a)
A, B, C, D
b)
B, A, D, C
c)
C, D, A, B
d)
D, A, B, C
117.
This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Cell Wall
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast 
118.

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cytoplasm

119.

The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

120.
An organelle that captures energy from the sunlight in order to use it to produce food in plant cells is ______________.
a)
Chromatin
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Cell Membrane
121.

The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

122.

The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chloroplast

123.

What can only be found in plant cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

124.
Cell membranes are found in
a)
Only animal cells
b)
Only plant cells
c)
Some plant and animal cells
d)
All plant and animal cells
125.

Cell organelles work together to maintain

a)

homeostasis

b)

eukarya

c)

prokarya

d)

organisms

126.
What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Nucleolus
127.
What organelle helps with cell digestion?
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Ribosomes
c)
Golgi Complex
d)
ER
128.
What organelle stores waste and water in both plant and animal cells?
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Golgi Complex
c)
Vacuoles
d)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
129.
What organelle is considered to be the “gatekeeper” for plant and animal cells?

a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleous
d)
Cell Membrane
130.
Using this image, what organelle is D?
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Flagella
c)
Rough ER
d)
Smooth ER
131.
Using this image, what organelle is N?
a)
Centrioles
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Golgi Apparatus
d)
Ribosome
132.
Using this image, what organelle is C?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Large Cell Vacuole
d)
Chloroplast
133.
Using this image, what organelle is A?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Large Central Vacuole
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Chloroplast
134.
What cell part is NOT found in all cells?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Genetic Material
135.
What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?
a)
There is no difference.
b)
Plants have rough ER, animals have smooth ER.
c)
What type of injuries the Doctors treat.
d)
Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.
136.

What is the best definition of animal adaptation?

a)

Changes to an animal's diet.

b)

Characteristics that help animals survive.

c)

Characteristics of an animal's habitat.

d)

Skills learned in order to hunt.

137.

True or false: All animals have adaptations that help them survive in their habitat.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Partially true: Not all animals have adaptations

d)

Partially true: adaptations are not for surviving

138.

Animals who travel to warmer habitats in the winter to escape the cold are using which behavioral adaptation?

a)

Mimicry

b)

Camouflage

c)

Hibernation

d)

Migration

139.

When animals go into a deep sleep during the winter, they are using which behavioral adaptation?

a)

Hibernation

b)

Mimicry

c)

Migration

d)

Camouflage

140.

Fill in the blank: A ______________ adaptation is the way an animal looks in order to help them survive.

a)

simple

b)

behavioral

c)

physical

d)

extreme

141.

Some animals are able to copy other animals in order to look more dangerous to get away from predators. What is this called?

a)

Hibernation

b)

Camouflage

c)

Mimicry

d)

Migration

142.

I am a polar bear who lives in the arctic. My fur is a beautiful white, just like the snow I live in. What adaptation is this adaptation called?

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

migration

d)

hibernation

143.

What physical adaptation helps some organisms breathe under water?

a)

a. lungs

b)

b. gills

c)

c. fins

d)

d. heart

144.

The chart tells us about four animals. Which animal has needs and body parts for a place that is mostly water?

a)

Camel

b)

Rattlesnake

c)

Beaver

d)

Kangaroo Rat

145.

Why do plants adapt to their environments?

a)

in order to give the surrounding animals and people enough food to survive

b)

in order to get the water and sunlight they need to survive in a harsh environment

c)

in order to block sunlight from the floors of the ocean and the rainforest

d)

in order to grow very tall and to become as bright and colorful as they can

146.
The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:
a)
hibernation.
b)
behavior.
c)
migration.
d)
camouflage.
147.

What adaptation helps penguins and seals stay warm?

a)

long eyelashes

b)

long necks

c)

a thick layer of fat

d)

long fur

148.

What is natural selection?

a)

passing of hiding traits to future generations

b)

passing of survival traits to future generations

c)

passing of hunting traits to future generations

149.

Thick layer of fat which protect animals form cold is called......

a)

Fatty

b)

Blubber

c)

Fur

d)

Feather

150.

What is a habitat?

a)

all of one kind of animal or plant in the same area

b)

all the animals living in the ocean

c)

living and nonliving things that interact in the same space

d)

the space where a plant or animal lives

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