LE.3.1c Adaptation
Quiz by NYSED Science Grade 4
Elementary (Grades K-4)
Science
New York Core Curriculum
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- Q1The photograph below shows a cactus plant covered with sharp spines. How do the sharp spines on the cactus help it to survive?They provide support for the plant.They absorb sunlightThey keep animals away from the plant.They carry food to the flower60sLE.3.1c
- Q2The diagram below shows the beaks of three different birds. Birds use their beaks to obtain food. The differences in the birds' beaks are examples ofseasonal changesphysical adaptationshibernationsmigrations60sLE.3.1c
- Q3The photograph below shows burdock seeds. The seeds are inside a structure with thin, sharp hooks. These seeds will most likely be dispersed when theyare eaten by animalsattach to an animal's furdevelop in the watergerminate in the soil60sLE.3.1c
- Q4An octopus squirts black ink around itself to hide from predators. This adaptation is an example ofa transfer of energyrecycling nutrientscreating sheltera defense mechanism60sLE.3.1c
- Q5Some birds build nests in the spring. This nest building is a seasonal adaptation that occurs to help the birdsfind foodfly southsurvive the winterprotect their young60sLE.3.1c
- Q6The diagram below shows a cactus plant with spines. The spines help the cactus plant to survive byprotecting it from animalsstoring watermaking seedsproducing food from sunlight60sLE.3.1c
- Q7The diagrams below show four rabbits. Which rabbit would have the best chance of survival in a snowy environment?60sLE.3.1c
- Q8The diagram below shows a polar bear that lives in a cold, snowy environment. Four of the polar bear's body structures have been labeled. Which body structure provides camouflage for the polar bear in its environment?short tailwhite furstrong legsrough tongue60sLE.3.1c
- Q9Whales have thick blubber to help keep them warm in cold ocean waters and protect them from injury. The blubber of a whale isan adaptation to its environmenta body structure common to all organismsa characteristic used to attract a matea waste product that needs to be eliminated60sLE.3.1c
- Q10In which example is the organism defending itself?A skunk produces an odor.An owl sees a mouse.A fox smells food.A bee lands on a colorful flower.60sLE.3.1c