7 Questions
Growing shorter is an adaptation that helps trees survive in a forest biome.
False
Monkeys have long tails that help them walk on the ground more efficiently.
False
Shorter plants in a forest biome have adapted by learning to live in the shade with less sunlight.
True
A giraffe's long neck is an adaptation that helps it reach leaves at the tops of tall trees.
True
Skunks prevent predators from eating them by blending into their environment.
False
Behavioral adaptation in organisms refers to changes in physical characteristics that aid survival.
False
Thorns on roses and acacia trees are adaptations that prevent animals from eating their leaves.
True
Study Notes
Adaptation in Living Things
- Living things adapt to their environment to survive by developing behaviors or physical characteristics that increase their survival chances.
Adaptations in Forest Biome
- Trees adapt by growing taller to reach sunlight, giving them a survival advantage.
- Shorter plants adapt by learning to live in shade with less sunlight.
Animal Adaptations in the Forest
- Monkeys have long tails, used like an extra hand, to swing through trees quickly while holding babies or gathering food.
- Giraffes have long necks, an adaptation to reach leaves at the tops of tall trees.
Defense Adaptations
- Some animals' adaptations prevent predators from eating them, such as a skunk's horrible smell.
- Some plants protect themselves with thorns, like roses and acacia trees, to prevent animals from eating their leaves.
This quiz covers how living things adapt to their environment to survive, including adaptations in the forest biome and animal adaptations.
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