Life Boot Camp5.10A #3

Compare the structures and functions of different species that help them live and survive such as hooves on prairie animals or webbed feed in aquatic animals

 101. Some animals, such as the snowshoe hare, have fur that is similar to the color of their surroundings.  During the winter, a snowshoe hare’s fur changes to—

A dark brownB light grayC brown spotsD pale white

 101. Some animals, such as the snowshoe hare, have fur that is similar to the color of their surroundings.  During the winter, a snowshoe hare’s fur changes to—

A dark brownB light grayC brown spotsD pale white

102. Which of the organisms pictured is a decomposer?

A 1B 2C 3D 4

102. Which of the organisms pictured is a decomposer?

A 1B 2C 3D 4

103. Some salamanders have a sticky tongue and a wide mouth lined with teeth. These animals most likely feed on —

A insects and other tiny animalsB  leaves and other plant structuresC  algae and other microorganismsD  dead and decaying materials

103. Some salamanders have a sticky tongue and a wide mouth lined with teeth. These animals most likely feed on —

A insects and other tiny animalsB  leaves and other plant structuresC  algae and other microorganismsD  dead and decaying materials

104. Which of the following characteristics would BEST help a bat hunt for food at night?

A Sharp teethB Keen hearingC Large eyesD Big wings

104. Which of the following characteristics would BEST help a bat hunt for food at night?

A Sharp teethB Keen hearingC Large eyesD Big wings

105. Which of the following adaptations would probably help a plant survive in the desert?

A The ability to store water for long periods of timeB Having large, green leaves to absorb more sunlightC The ability to change colors during different seasonsD Having roots close to the surface to take in more water

105. Which of the following adaptations would probably help a plant survive in the desert?

A The ability to store water for long periods of timeB Having large, green leaves to absorb more sunlightC The ability to change colors during different seasonsD Having roots close to the surface to take in more water

106. A porcupine has sharp quills that protect it from predators. Which of these is a behavioral adaptation of porcupines that makes the quills more effective for protection?

A  Using sharp teeth to cut twigs and leavesB  Climbing to the very tops of trees to eatC  Making an underground nest for youngD  Curling up into a ball when threatened

106. A porcupine has sharp quills that protect it from predators. Which of these is a behavioral adaptation of porcupines that makes the quills more effective for protection?

A  Using sharp teeth to cut twigs and leavesB  Climbing to the very tops of trees to eatC  Making an underground nest for youngD  Curling up into a ball when threatened

107. A bird called a ptarmigan has feathered feet.  The feathers on the feet of the ptarmigan are most helpful when this bird—

A digs up food out of the groundB walks in deep snowC climbs up rocky cliffsD runs under low bushes

107. A bird called a ptarmigan has feathered feet.  The feathers on the feet of the ptarmigan are most helpful when this bird—

A digs up food out of the groundB walks in deep snowC climbs up rocky cliffsD runs under low bushes

108. Pill bugs can often be found underneath rocks and rotting logs.  When exposed to light, they immediately try to find a dark place to hide.  This reaction by the pill bugs is a result of—

A migrationB feeding behaviorC energy requirementsD changing environmental conditions

108. Pill bugs can often be found underneath rocks and rotting logs.  When exposed to light, they immediately try to find a dark place to hide.  This reaction by the pill bugs is a result of—

A migrationB feeding behaviorC energy requirementsD changing environmental conditions

109. The diagrams below show an arctic bird in the summer and the same bird in the winter 

 Growing thicker fur in the winter helps some animals to—A hide from dangerB attract a mateC find foodD keep warm

109. The diagrams below show an arctic bird in the summer and the same bird in the winter 

 Growing thicker fur in the winter helps some animals to—A hide from dangerB attract a mateC find foodD keep warm

110. Animals that live in the desert must be able to survive in very hot temperatures.  Which of the following is an adaptation that helps desert animals survive in hot temperatures?

A Being active at night onlyB Being active day and nightC Being active during the day onlyD Being active in the middle of the day

110. Animals that live in the desert must be able to survive in very hot temperatures.  Which of the following is an adaptation that helps desert animals survive in hot temperatures?

A Being active at night onlyB Being active day and nightC Being active during the day onlyD Being active in the middle of the day

111. Birds eat moths.  Moths in a given area have been changing colors slowly over many years to match the color of the tree bark on which they are found.  What is the MOST LIKELY reason for this color change?

A It helps the moth fly faster than the birds.B It makes the moths taste bad.C It makes it hard for the birds to see the moths.D It helps the moths stay cooler in the summer.

111. Birds eat moths.  Moths in a given area have been changing colors slowly over many years to match the color of the tree bark on which they are found.  What is the MOST LIKELY reason for this color change?

A It helps the moth fly faster than the birds.B It makes the moths taste bad.C It makes it hard for the birds to see the moths.D It helps the moths stay cooler in the summer.

112. Deer eat plants.  Some plants, however, have adaptations that keep the deer from eating them.  Which adaptation is likely to keep deer from eating a particular plant?

A No flowersB Thorny branchesC Large leavesD Short stems

112. Deer eat plants.  Some plants, however, have adaptations that keep the deer from eating them.  Which adaptation is likely to keep deer from eating a particular plant?

A No flowersB Thorny branchesC Large leavesD Short stems

113. Blue crabs can be found in coastal waters.  Which of these explains why the crab’s outer shell helps it survive in its habitat?

A The shell keeps the crab warm.B The shell helps the crab catch food.C The shell protects the crab from predators.D The shell allows the crab to get oxygen.

113. Blue crabs can be found in coastal waters.  Which of these explains why the crab’s outer shell helps it survive in its habitat?

A The shell keeps the crab warm.B The shell helps the crab catch food.C The shell protects the crab from predators.D The shell allows the crab to get oxygen.

114. The plover is a bird that finds its food at the edge of shallow water.  Which adaptation would help this species find food in shallow water?

A Shorter wingsB Long legsC Curved beakD Change in color

114. The plover is a bird that finds its food at the edge of shallow water.  Which adaptation would help this species find food in shallow water?

A Shorter wingsB Long legsC Curved beakD Change in color

115. Birds that eat other birds usually have short, curved beaks and strong feet with sharp talons.  Which of the birds pictured above MOST LIKELY eats other birds?

A Blue jayB Gray hawkC Mourning doveD House sparrow

115. Birds that eat other birds usually have short, curved beaks and strong feet with sharp talons.  Which of the birds pictured above MOST LIKELY eats other birds?

A Blue jayB Gray hawkC Mourning doveD House sparrow

116. Hooves on buffalo and webbed feet on ducks are –

A. structures on the same speciesB. behaviors of different speciesC. structures on different speciesD. behaviors of the same species

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116. Hooves on buffalo and webbed feet on ducks are –

A. structures on the same speciesB. behaviors of different speciesC. structures on different speciesD. behaviors of the same species

117. The purpose of animals with webbed feet is–

A. Structural adaptation for survivalB. Behavioral adaptation for survivalC. Competition between speciesD. Learned behavior of species

117. The purpose of animals with webbed feet is–

A. Structural adaptation for survivalB. Behavioral adaptation for survivalC. Competition between speciesD. Learned behavior of species

118. Colorado has a large population of bighorn sheep.  They are herbivores and have hooves with specialized claws or toenails adapted for running and helping them escape predators.  Mountain lion, elk, chipmunks, and black bears also live in Colorado.  Which of the animals below has feet that are most similar to the Colorado bighorn sheep?

A. Mountain lionB. ElkC. ChipmunkD. Black bear

118. Colorado has a large population of bighorn sheep.  They are herbivores and have hooves with specialized claws or toenails adapted for running and helping them escape predators.  Mountain lion, elk, chipmunks, and black bears also live in Colorado.  Which of the animals below has feet that are most similar to the Colorado bighorn sheep?

A. Mountain lionB. ElkC. ChipmunkD. Black bear

119.  Biologists study structural adaptations of animals such as marine birds to understand the function of their feet.  Which question below can best be answered from the biologists’ study?

A. How do birds use webbed feet to nest high in trees?B. What causes marine birds to stay dry in water?C. How do the feathers of marine birds help them fly?D. Can all birds with webbed feet swim?

119.  Biologists study structural adaptations of animals such as marine birds to understand the function of their feet.  Which question below can best be answered from the biologists’ study?

A. How do birds use webbed feet to nest high in trees?B. What causes marine birds to stay dry in water?C. How do the feathers of marine birds help them fly?D. Can all birds with webbed feet swim?

120.  Which of the following is a structural adaptation of a cow?

A. Having hoofed feetB. Possessing sharp teethC. Coming when calledD. Running with dogs

120.  Which of the following is a structural adaptation of a cow?

A. Having hoofed feetB. Possessing sharp teethC. Coming when calledD. Running with dogs

121.  Which animal most likely has the characteristics described below:

1. Feet covered in hair for protection against extreme temperatures2. Thick callused pads for protection from sharp edges and extreme temperatures3. Long claws for climbing and digging

A. Polar bearB. Red kangarooC. Desert foxD. Western gorilla

121.  Which animal most likely has the characteristics described below:

1. Feet covered in hair for protection against extreme temperatures2. Thick callused pads for protection from sharp edges and extreme temperatures3. Long claws for climbing and digging

A. Polar bearB. Red kangarooC. Desert foxD. Western gorilla

122.  Cows and deer are herbivores.  They have an adaptation which helps them cover enough ground to find food and water.  Which adaptation helps them with this?

A. toenailsB. pawsC. clawsD. hooves

122.  Cows and deer are herbivores.  They have an adaptation which helps them cover enough ground to find food and water.  Which adaptation helps them with this?

A. toenailsB. pawsC. clawsD. hooves

123.  Elk and bighorn sheep are grazers.  A structural adaptation that helps meet the needs for this type of diet is –

A. camouflaged furB. flat teethC. webbed feetD. good eyesight

123.  Elk and bighorn sheep are grazers.  A structural adaptation that helps meet the needs for this type of diet is –

A. camouflaged furB. flat teethC. webbed feetD. good eyesight

124.  Bactrian camels have special features that allow them to live in harsh, hot climates.  These camels have long eyelashes and ears lined with hair.  They also have nostrils that they can close when needed.  Which is most likely the reason camels have these adaptations?

A. protection from hot weatherB. protection from sandstormsC. protection from rainstormsD. protection from predators

124.  Bactrian camels have special features that allow them to live in harsh, hot climates.  These camels have long eyelashes and ears lined with hair.  They also have nostrils that they can close when needed.  Which is most likely the reason camels have these adaptations?

A. protection from hot weatherB. protection from sandstormsC. protection from rainstormsD. protection from predators

125.  The kangaroo rat lives in the drier areas of the western and southwestern United States.  It is very small and has a long tail and large back legs that allow it to jump up to 9 feet.  This animal most likely uses it’s back legs to—

A. dig burrowsB. leap away from predatorsC. listen for dangersD. attract a mate

125.  The kangaroo rat lives in the drier areas of the western and southwestern United States.  It is very small and has a long tail and large back legs that allow it to jump up to 9 feet.  This animal most likely uses it’s back legs to—

A. dig burrowsB. leap away from predatorsC. listen for dangersD. attract a mate

126.  Groups of students are to select a topic for research.  A group wants to study the adaptations of animals in the desert.  One question they should ask is —

A. How long do the animals live?B. How do the animals satisfy their need for water?C. How many offspring do the animals have?D. Can you buy the animals in pet stores?

126.  Groups of students are to select a topic for research.  A group wants to study the adaptations of animals in the desert.  One question they should ask is —

A. How long do the animals live?B. How do the animals satisfy their need for water?C. How many offspring do the animals have?D. Can you buy the animals in pet stores?

127.  Students collected data about the arctic fox.  They learned it can change colors from brown to white.  What conclusions can be drawn from the table about color change?

Number & Color of Artic Foxes

A. Color changes help the fox with camouflageB. Color changes help the fox find shelterC. Color changes help the fox stay coolerD. Color changes help the fox move faster

January May August

White 15 0 0

Brown & white 0 13 0

Brown 0 0 18

127.  Students collected data about the arctic fox.  They learned it can change colors from brown to white.  What conclusions can be drawn from the table about color change?

Number & Color of Artic Foxes

A. Color changes help the fox with camouflageB. Color changes help the fox find shelterC. Color changes help the fox stay coolerD. Color changes help the fox move faster

January May August

White 15 0 0

Brown & white 0 13 0

Brown 0 0 18

128.  A group of students are comparing the hooves of deer and buffalo.  They decide to construct a diorama to display a real-life representation of how these two species use this structural adaptation to survive in their environment.  The students are constructing a —

A. diagramB. modelC. sculptureD. cast mold

128.  A group of students are comparing the hooves of deer and buffalo.  They decide to construct a diorama to display a real-life representation of how these two species use this structural adaptation to survive in their environment.  The students are constructing a —

A. diagramB. modelC. sculptureD. cast mold

129.  Students are to research a scientist who has worked with animals.  One scientist they might choose would be —

A. Thomas EdisonB. Jane GoodallC. Benjamin FranklinD. Isaac Newton

129.  Students are to research a scientist who has worked with animals.  One scientist they might choose would be —

A. Thomas EdisonB. Jane GoodallC. Benjamin FranklinD. Isaac Newton

130.  Everything in nature has a reason for how it is structured and how it behaves.  It is important to learn about animals and how they survive in their environments.  Which of the following questions CANNOT be answered from studying animal structures and their functions?

A. How do animals instinctively survive changes made within an ecosystem?B. What are some structural adaptations for living on water and on land?C. What observations can be made about body parts of aquatic animals?D. What are some physical features of prairie animals that help them adapt to climate?

130.  Everything in nature has a reason for how it is structured and how it behaves.  It is important to learn about animals and how they survive in their environments.  Which of the following questions CANNOT be answered from studying animal structures and their functions?

A. How do animals instinctively survive changes made within an ecosystem?B. What are some structural adaptations for living on water and on land?C. What observations can be made about body parts of aquatic animals?D. What are some physical features of prairie animals that help them adapt to climate?

131.  Student conducted an investigation to learn about bird beaks.  They used different tools to represent different bird beaks, such as tweezers, straws, and spoons.  When they finished the investigation, the teacher instructed the students to conduct a second trial.  Why did the teacher want students to do the same investigation two separate times?

A. The students did not listen to directions the first timeB. Birds in the natural world eat two times a dayC. Data tables look better when they have more than one columnD. Two trials are needed to make the investigation valid

131.  Student conducted an investigation to learn about bird beaks.  They used different tools to represent different bird beaks, such as tweezers, straws, and spoons.  When they finished the investigation, the teacher instructed the students to conduct a second trial.  Why did the teacher want students to do the same investigation two separate times?

A. The students did not listen to directions the first timeB. Birds in the natural world eat two times a dayC. Data tables look better when they have more than one columnD. Two trials are needed to make the investigation valid