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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) seasons that include a snowy winter
c) a very hot and dry climate
d) many forests with tall trees

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

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) travel quickly across the plains
b) reach food high in the trees
c) defend themselves against predators
d) tolerate the heat of their environment

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) Large, brown eyes with long lashes
c) Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs
d) Tough, divided hooves and strong legs

The bright colors on the males of many bird species is an adaptation that helps the birds
a) attract females
b) avoid predators
c) hunt insects
d) stay warm

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) allowing them to avoid the harsh sun and rains
b) building strong muscles for fighting enemies
c) conserving energy when food is hard to find
d) making them easy for predators to see

Camels live in the desert and have wide, flat, leathery pads on the bottoms of their feet. This adaptation most likely helps them –
a) walk on hot sand
b) find sources of water
c) climb rocky hills
d) sleep standing up

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) Small ears and large eyes
c) Grasping hands and feet
d) Very small pointed teeth

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

Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?
a) Croaking sound
b) Sticky tongue
c) Laying eggs
d) Smooth skin

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) dry
b) cold
c) dark
d) windy

All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
a) being active at night
b) getting water from plants
c) hunting other animals
d) digging burrows underground

All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
a) being active at night
b) getting water from plants
c) hunting other animals
d) digging burrows underground

Which foot is best adapted for an animal that must dig tunnels underground to escape predators?
a) Light, with webbing between the toes
b) Powerful, with long, wide, strong nails
c) One large toe with a flat bottom
d) Very wide with thick pads

Protective colorings or markings that make an organism appear to be part of its surroundings
a) Adaptation
b) Camouflage
c) Function
d) Mimicry

Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe
a) . Adaptation
b) Camouflage
c) Function
d) Mimicry

The use of colorings or markings to look like another organism or object
a) Adaptation
b) Camouflage
c) Function
d) Mimicry

The use of a certain item
a) Adaptation
b) Camouflage
c) Function
d) Mimicry

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