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Test Description: 5.10A
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1) Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with –
A
a very hot and dry climate
B
seasons that include a snowy winter
C
heavy rains for most of the year
D
many forests with tall trees
2) All of the following adaptations help plants, like the cactus, survive in the hot, dry conditions of a desert EXCEPT –
A
the ability to store water
B
spines to protect from animals
C
growing tall over many years
D
a thick, waxy outer covering
3) Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them –
A
reach food high in the trees
B
defend themselves against predators
C
tolerate the heat of their environment
D
travel quickly across the plains
4) Which of the following adaptations of a cow helps it to survive by allowing it to eat and digest large amounts of grass?
A
Long, thick tail it can swing about
B
Tough, divided hooves and strong legs
C
Large, brown eyes with long lashes
D
Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs
5) The bright colors on the males of many bird species is an adaptation that helps the birds
A
avoid predators
B
hunt insects
C
attract females
D
stay warm
6) Many animals hibernate during the winter. During the winter they spend most of the time sleeping. This behavior is an adaptation that helps animals by –
A
building strong muscles for fighting enemies
B
allowing them to avoid the harsh sun and rains
C
conserving energy when food is hard to find
D
making them easy for predators to see
7) Camels live in the desert and have wide, flat, leathery pads on the bottoms of their feet. This adaptation most likely helps them –
A
find sources of water
B
climb rocky hills
C
walk on hot sand
D
sleep standing up
8) Some monkeys live their entire lives in trees. What body structure helps the monkey move around in its habitat?
A
Very small pointed teeth
B
Brown fur with white patches
C
Grasping hands and feet
D
Small ears and large eyes
9) Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat –
A
pond microorganisms
B
tiny insects
C
small animals
D
tall grasses
10) Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?
A
Croaking sound
B
Smooth skin
C
Sticky tongue
D
Laying eggs
11) Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm. These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is –
A
windy
B
cold
C
dry
D
dark
12) All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
A
digging burrows underground
B
getting water from plants
C
being active at night
D
hunting other animals
13) All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
A
getting water from plants
B
hunting other animals
C
being active at night
D
digging burrows underground
14) Which foot is best adapted for an animal that must dig tunnels underground to escape predators?
A
Powerful, with long, wide, strong nails
B
One large toe with a flat bottom
C
Light, with webbing between the toes
D
Very wide with thick pads
15) Protective colorings or markings that make an organism appear to be part of its surroundings
A
Mimicry
B
Function
C
Camouflage
D
Adaptation
16) Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe
A
Mimicry
B
Camouflage
C
Function
D
. Adaptation
17) The use of colorings or markings to look like another organism or object
A
Function
B
Adaptation
C
Mimicry
D
Camouflage
18) The use of a certain item
A
Camouflage
B
Mimicry
C
Adaptation
D
Function
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