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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
heavy rains for most of the year
B
a very hot and dry climate
C
seasons that include a snowy winter
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
growing tall over many years
B
a thick, waxy outer covering
C
the ability to store water
D
spines to protect from animals
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
tolerate the heat of their environment
B
defend themselves against predators
C
travel quickly across the plains
D
reach food high in the trees
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
Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs
B
Long, thick tail it can swing about
C
Tough, divided hooves and strong legs
D
Large, brown eyes with long lashes
5) The bright colors on the males of many bird species is an adaptation that helps the birds
A
attract females
B
avoid predators
C
stay warm
D
hunt insects
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
conserving energy when food is hard to find
B
allowing them to avoid the harsh sun and rains
C
building strong muscles for fighting enemies
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
climb rocky hills
B
find sources of water
C
sleep standing up
D
walk on hot sand
8) Some monkeys live their entire lives in trees. What body structure helps the monkey move around in its habitat?
A
Brown fur with white patches
B
Grasping hands and feet
C
Very small pointed teeth
D
Small ears and large eyes
9) Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat –
A
small animals
B
tall grasses
C
pond microorganisms
D
tiny insects
10) Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?
A
Smooth skin
B
Croaking sound
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
dark
B
windy
C
cold
D
dry
12) All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
A
hunting other animals
B
getting water from plants
C
digging burrows underground
D
being active at night
13) All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
A
digging burrows underground
B
hunting other animals
C
being active at night
D
getting water from plants
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
Adaptation
B
Mimicry
C
Camouflage
D
Function
16) Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe
A
. Adaptation
B
Function
C
Mimicry
D
Camouflage
17) The use of colorings or markings to look like another organism or object
A
Camouflage
B
Function
C
Mimicry
D
Adaptation
18) The use of a certain item
A
Function
B
Mimicry
C
Adaptation
D
Camouflage
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