Habitats and Adaptations: A Journey into Nature's Diversity

Question 1

Imagine you're at the zoo and see a lion and a polar bear. Which animal do you think has thicker fur, and why?

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The polar bear, because it lives in a cold place

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The lion, because it lives in a warm place

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Both animals have the same thickness of fur

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I don't know

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of habitat?

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Library

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 3

What is an adaptation?

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A special feature that helps an animal or plant survive in its habitat

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A change in an animal or plant's environment

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A type of plant that only grows in certain areas

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A behaviour that an animal or plant learns from its parents

Question 4

What is the connection between habitats and adaptations?

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Habitats give animals and plants the things they need to survive, and adaptations help them survive in their habitats

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Adaptations create the habitats in which animals and plants live

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Habitats and adaptations are completely unrelated

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Adaptations allow animals and plants to change their habitats

Question 5

Where do animals NOT live?

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Classrooms

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Forests

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Deserts

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Oceans

Question 6

Which animal can hide by blending into its surroundings?

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Chameleon

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Zebra

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Tiger

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Polar bear

Question 7

Where do animals make their homes?

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Habitats

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Ecosystems

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Biomes

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Niches

Question 8

How does the shape of a bird's beak relate to its diet?

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Curved for tearing meat

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Long and pointed for catching insects

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Wide and flat for eating seeds

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Short and thick for digging worms

Question 9

What is the definition of a habitat?

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The place where an organism finds food, shelter, and water

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A group of organisms that live together

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The food that an organism eats

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The way an organism moves

Question 10

Which of the following animals is best suited to live in a desert environment?

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Desert fox

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Penguin

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Polar bear

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Monkey

Question 11

Which of these is NOT an adaptation that helps animals survive in their environment?

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Wearing clothes in humans

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Webbed feet in ducks

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Camouflage in chameleons

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Thick fur in polar bears

Question 12

What is the main reason why living things adapt to their surroundings?

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To survive and have babies

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To live longer

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To look better

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To be stronger than other animals

Question 13

Which of these places is home to animals with the most different adaptations?

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Rainforests

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Deserts

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Oceans

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Snowy mountains

Question 14

What is the difference between a habitat and an adaptation?

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A habitat is where an animal lives, while an adaptation is something that helps it survive there

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An adaptation is where an animal lives, while a habitat is something that helps it survive there

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A habitat and an adaptation are the same thing

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A habitat is a living thing, while an adaptation is a non-living thing

Question 15

Explain how natural selection helps adaptations evolve.

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Animals with helpful adaptations are more likely to survive and have babies, passing on their helpful traits

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Animals with harmful adaptations are more likely to survive and have babies, passing on their harmful traits

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Natural selection does not contribute to the evolution of adaptations

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Natural selection favours animals that are the biggest and strongest

Question 16

What is NOT a feature of a habitat?

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The average lifespan of an organism

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The physical surroundings where an organism lives

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The relationships between organisms in a community

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The availability of resources like food and shelter

Question 17

Where do animals and plants live?

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In a habitat

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In a house

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In a car

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In a school

Question 18

Which of these helps animals stay warm in cold places?

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Thick fur

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Big ears

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Long tails

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Webbed feet

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a way animals and plants depend on each other?

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A person cutting down a tree

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A bird eating a worm

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A flower giving food to a bee

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A tree giving shade to a bird

Question 20

Why do some animals blend in with their surroundings?

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To hide from enemies

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To find food more easily

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To attract a mate

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To keep warm

Question 21

How do plants adjust to different kinds of soil?

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By growing different roots

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By changing the colour of their flowers

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By producing different types of fruit

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By growing faster or slower

Question 22

In an ecosystem, what is the special role of decomposers?

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They break down dead plants and animals.

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They help plants grow towards the sun.

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They create food for all other living things.

Question 23

What is a characteristic of a desert habitat that is NOT true?

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There is a lot of rainfall in deserts

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A desert is always hot and dry

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Cactus plants often have thick stems to store water

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Many animals in deserts have large ears to help them hear predators

Question 24

How do penguins adapt to their freezing environment?

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They have thick layers of blubber to keep warm

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Their feet are webbed for swimming

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They have long, sharp claws for hunting

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They can fly over long distances

Question 25

Which animal would be best suited to living in a forest?

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A squirrel

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A lion

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A dolphin

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An eagle

Question 26

What is the process called when living things change over time to better survive in their environment?

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Evolution

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Natural selection

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Adaptation

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Mutation

Question 27

How do polar bears keep warm in their Arctic home?

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They have thick fur coats

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Their paws are webbed for swimming

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They can store extra food for winter

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They move to warmer places in winter

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a living thing in a habitat?

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Sunlight

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Grass

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Fish

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Birds

Question 29

How does camouflage help animals stay alive?

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It hides them from predators

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It helps them attract prey

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It helps them regulate their body temperature

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It makes them run faster

Question 30

Which of these is not a common feature of a forest habitat?

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Open areas with grass

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Tall trees

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Lots of plants growing close together

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Many different kinds of animals

Question 31

Which animal is best suited to living in a desert habitat?

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Camel

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Polar bear

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Lion

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Dolphin

Question 32

Food chains show how living things in a habitat depend on each other because they show us

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How animals and plants rely on each other for food

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How much food is available in the habitat

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How big the animal population is

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What the weather is like in the habitat

Question 33

Which of these is an example of a physical adaptation in plants?

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Long roots

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Thick fur

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Sharp claws

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Brightly colored feathers

Question 34

Hibernation helps animals survive in cold climates because it

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Makes their bodies colder and slower

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Lets them store food for the winter

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Keeps them safe from being hunted

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Makes them better at hunting

Question 35

Which of these animals is best suited to living in very hot and dry desert environments?

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Camel

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Polar bear

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Fish

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Frog

Question 36

What is the process called when creatures change over many generations to become better matched to their surroundings?

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Natural selection

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Migration

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Hibernation

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Adaptation

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a common characteristic of a forest habitat?

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Clear, fast-flowing streams

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Tall trees

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Warm and humid climate

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Dense vegetation

Question 38

How does a polar bear's thick fur help it survive in its icy habitat?

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It provides insulation against the cold

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It helps it swim faster in icy waters

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It attracts prey towards it

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It makes it blend in with the snow

Question 39

Which of these animals has special features that help it live in a hot and sandy desert?

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Camel

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Fish

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Polar bear

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Frog

Question 40

Which of these is an example of a physical adaptation?

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Sharp claws

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Keen sense of smell

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Parental care

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Mimicry

Question 41

How do camouflage and mimicry help animals stay safe?

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By hiding them from predators

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By attracting prey

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By improving their ability to find food

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By allowing them to communicate with each other

Question 42

What is NOT considered a common type of habitat?

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Playground

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Forest

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 43

What is the term used to describe how an organism's traits help it survive in its environment?

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Adaptation

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Survival

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Advantage

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Evolution

Question 44

Which feature is common in desert plants?

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Deep root systems

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Large, thin leaves

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Thick, juicy stems

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Small, spiky leaves

Question 45

An animal that hunts and eats other animals is called a:

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Predator

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Prey

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Herbivore

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Scavenger

Question 46

What is the main difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

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A habitat is where an organism lives, while an ecosystem includes all living and non-living things in an area

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An ecosystem is where an organism lives, while a habitat includes all living and non-living things in an area

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A habitat is a specific place, while an ecosystem is a larger area

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There is no difference between a habitat and an ecosystem

Question 47

Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Changing color to match surroundings

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Growing a thick coat of fur

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Having sharp teeth for tearing meat

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Storing food for winter

Question 48

What is a characteristic of a desert habitat?

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Extreme temperature variations

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Humid air

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Lots of vegetation

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Heavy rainfall

Question 49

Which desert animal has large ears to cool down?

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Fennec fox

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Giraffe

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Polar bear

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Dolphin

Question 50

How does a cactus survive in a desert?

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Waxy stems that reduce water loss

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Sharp teeth for hunting

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Webbed feet for swimming

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Fluffy tail for camouflage

Question 51

Where would you find polar bears in the wild?

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Arctic tundra

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Tropical rainforest

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Deciduous forest

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Grassland

Question 52

How are penguins adapted for swimming in cold water?

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Streamlined body and webbed feet

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Strong claws for climbing

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Large lungs for extra air

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Thick fur for warmth

Question 53

How do deciduous trees survive seasonal changes?

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Losing leaves in autumn to conserve water

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Storing food in roots underground

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Growing new leaves all year round

Question 54

What is the most important purpose of adaptations?

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Helping organisms survive and reproduce in their environment

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Attracting mates

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Making organisms look different

Question 55

Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Moving to warmer areas during winter

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Having poisonous spines

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Having camouflage patterns on skin

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Having thick fur for insulation