life boot camp

Life Boot Camp5.10A #2

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

51. Which numbered part of the sunflower is MAINLY responsible for photosynthesis?

A Part 1 B Part 2C Part 3D Part 4

51. Which numbered part of the sunflower is MAINLY responsible for photosynthesis?

A Part 1 B Part 2C Part 3D Part 4

52. A plant’s stem—

A supports the plantB produces seeds for the plantC anchors the plant in the soilD absorbs water and minerals from the soil

52. A plant’s stem—

A supports the plant (holds it up)B produces seeds for the plantC anchors the plant in the soilD absorbs water and minerals from the soil

53. Which bird food pictured below is BEST for swimming?

53. Which bird food pictured below is BEST for swimming?

54. What specialized structures do deer have that help them survive against predators?

A Warm, brown hair B Fast running bodiesC Good digestive systems D Large and intelligent brains

54. What specialized structures do deer have that help them survive against predators?

A Warm, brown hair B Fast running bodiesC Good digestive systems D Large and intelligent brains

55. Polar bears have thick, white hair. What advantage does that give the polar bears?

A More people will hunt them for their fur.B They look bigger and impress their enemies.C They hunt better and can catch more food.D They stay warmer in very cold climates.

55. Polar bears have thick, white hair. What advantage does that give the polar bears?

A More people will hunt them for their fur.B They look bigger and impress their enemies.C They hunt better and can catch more food.D They stay warmer in very cold climates.

56. Which of the following is NOT a way desert animals have adapted to survive in the desert?

A Grow long, thick furB Are active at nightC Survive on little waterD Live in burrows

56. Which of the following is NOT a way desert animals have adapted to survive in the desert?

A Grow long, thick furB Are active at nightC Survive on little waterD Live in burrows

57. Animals have adaptations that help them survive. One example of this is the hawk’s strong talons. What primary purpose does this adaptation serve?

A Protection from predatorsB Catching and eating foodC Increased flying speedD Protection from prey

57. Animals have adaptations that help them survive. One example of this is the hawk’s strong talons. What primary purpose does this adaptation serve?

A Protection from predatorsB Catching and eating foodC Increased flying speedD Protection from prey

58. Which of the following is an example of an adaptation of an animal’s body that would improve its chances of survival in a specific environment?

A An armadillo digging a hole under a fenceB A chameleon changing colors to hide from a predatorC Geese flying in a V formationD A gibbon swinging from branch to branch to escape a

predator

58. Which of the following is an example of an adaptation of an animal’s body that would improve its chances of survival in a specific environment?

A An armadillo digging a hole under a fenceB A chameleon changing colors to hide from a predatorC Geese flying in a V formationD A gibbon swinging from branch to branch to escape a

predator

59. Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Texas. When an armadillo is threatened, it curls its armored body up like a ball. A coral snake curls its tail into a tight spiral and holds it up when an enemy is near. Although these animals are very different, what is one way in which they are similar?

A They both live in the water.B They have hard outer coverings.C They have ways to protect themselves.D They attack their enemies with poison.

59. Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Texas. When an armadillo is threatened, it curls its armored body up like a ball. A coral snake curls its tail into a tight spiral and holds it up when an enemy is near. Although these animals are very different, what is one way in which they are similar?

A They both live in the water.B They have hard outer coverings.C They have ways to protect themselves.D They attack their enemies with poison.

60. The flowers that grow on the floor of a tropical forest have long stems. How does this adaptation help them survive in their environment? Long stems—

A protect them from getting too hotB make it easier for them to get sunlightC prevent them from being eatenD make it easier to pull them up

60. The flowers that grow on the floor of a tropical forest have long stems. How does this adaptation help them survive in their environment? Long stems—

A protect them from getting too hotB make it easier for them to get sunlightC prevent them from being eatenD make it easier to pull them up

61. Bears and foxes that live in warm areas usually have dark-colored fur. Polar bears and arctic foxes that live in cold places have white fur because it helps them—

A find preyB swim fastC find berriesD hide from predators

61. Bears and foxes that live in warm areas usually have dark-colored fur. Polar bears and arctic foxes that live in cold places have white fur because it helps them—

A find preyB swim fastC find berriesD hide from predators

62. Since all living things need nutrients (food) in order to survive, why can plants survive in a clear, closed system but animals cannot?

A Plants are not living things, but animals are.B Plants can make their own food, but animals cannot.C Plants can live for long periods of time without nutrients.D Plants take in and give off oxygen, but animals do not.

62. Since all living things need nutrients (food) in order to survive, why can plants survive in a clear, closed system but animals cannot?

A Plants are not living things, but animals are.B Plants can make their own food, but animals cannot.C Plants can live for long periods of time without nutrients.D Plants take in and give off oxygen, but animals do not.

63. A green tree frog lives in a forest. How does the frog's green color help it to survive?

A By helping the frog find other frogsB By keeping the frog coolC By making the frog hard to see when sitting on leavesD By allowing the frog to make its own food

63. A green tree frog lives in a forest. How does the frog's green color help it to survive?

A By helping the frog find other frogsB By keeping the frog coolC By making the frog hard to see when sitting on leavesD By allowing the frog to make its own food

64. What advantage does the walking stick pictured above have for survival in its environment?

A It lives on leaves and tree branches.B It blends in with its environment.C It eats the leaves from plants.D It sheds its skin every year.

64. What advantage does the walking stick pictured above have for survival in its environment?

A It lives on leaves and tree branches.B It blends in with its environment.C It eats the leaves from plants.D It sheds its skin every year.

65. The cactus plant shown above lives in a desert environment. What characteristic of this plant could be found in many other desert plants?

A A deep root system for gathering waterB Lush growth that serves to trap water if it rainsC Broad leaves that protect the plants from the hot sunD Leaves and stems that are adapted to conserve water

65. The cactus plant shown above lives in a desert environment. What characteristic of this plant could be found in many other desert plants?

A A deep root system for gathering waterB Lush growth that serves to trap water if it rainsC Broad leaves that protect the plants from the hot sunD Leaves and stems that are adapted to conserve water

66. Animals have adaptations that help them survive in their environment. One example of this is the giraffe’s long neck. What primary purpose does this adaptation serve?

A Protection from heatB Gathering of foodC Protection from predatorsD Increased speed

66. Animals have adaptations that help them survive in their environment. One example of this is the giraffe’s long neck. What primary purpose does this adaptation serve?

A Protection from heatB Gathering of foodC Protection from predatorsD Increased speed

67. A hover fly looks like a honey bee. Which statement BEST explains how this adaptation helps the hover fly survive? Looking like a honey bee—

A keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s foodB keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s homeC allows the hover fly to blend in with its environmentD keeps some predators from trying to eat the hover fly

hover fly honey bee

67. A hover fly looks like a honey bee. Which statement BEST explains how this adaptation helps the hover fly survive? Looking like a honey bee—

A keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s foodB keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s homeC allows the hover fly to blend in with its environmentD keeps some predators from trying to eat the hover fly

hover fly honey bee

68. What is the primary function of the large leaves found on seedlings growing in a forest?

A To provide shade for the root systemsB To get rid of excess water that is entering through

the rootsC To allow for leaf damage by insectsD To gather as much light as possible for photosynthesis

68. What is the primary function of the large leaves found on seedlings growing in a forest?

A To provide shade for the root systemsB To get rid of excess water that is entering through

the rootsC To allow for leaf damage by insectsD To gather as much light as possible for photosynthesis

69. Barnacles and corals are two types of animals that live in the ocean. Both animals build a hard layer of calcium around their soft body parts. What is the MOST likely reason that they build these layers?

A Prepare them for reproductionB Protect them from predatorsC Help them capture foodD Keep them from drying out

69. Barnacles and corals are two types of animals that live in the ocean. Both animals build a hard layer of calcium around their soft body parts. What is the MOST likely reason that they build these layers?

A Prepare them for reproductionB Protect them from predatorsC Help them capture foodD Keep them from drying out

70. How would looking like a poisonous dart frog help a non-poisonous frog survive? This adaptation helps the frog—

A find shelterB attract preyC frighten predatorsD blend with its environment

70. How would looking like a poisonous dart frog help a non-poisonous frog survive? This adaptation helps the frog—

A find shelterB attract preyC frighten predatorsD blend with its environment

71. What function is served by plant adaptations such as stinging hairs, thorns, and briars?

A ReproductionB PhotosynthesisC ProtectionD Disease prevention

71. What function is served by plant adaptations such as stinging hairs, thorns, and briars?

A ReproductionB PhotosynthesisC ProtectionD Disease prevention

72. Coyotes have good eyesight, keen hearing, and an excellent sense of smell. How would these characteristics BEST help a coyote survive in its environment? These characteristics would help—

A insulate a coyoteB a coyote moveC the coyote hunt its preyD the coyote eat its food

72. Coyotes have good eyesight, keen hearing, and an excellent sense of smell. How would these characteristics BEST help a coyote survive in its environment? These characteristics would help—

A insulate a coyoteB a coyote moveC the coyote hunt its preyD the coyote eat its food

73. A certain environment is warm and wet all year long. Which of the following characteristics would be BEST for an animal adapted to this environment?

A Thin skinB Thick furC Long tailD Layer of blubber

73. A certain environment is warm and wet all year long. Which of the following characteristics would be BEST for an animal adapted to this environment?

A Thin skinB Thick furC Long tailD Layer of blubber

74. Why do large trees have a difficult time living in the tundra?

A A tundra is too hot for trees to grow large.B Animals that live in a tundra destroy most vegetation.C Flooding occurs too often in a tundra for large trees to grow.D The soil in a tundra is too frozen for large trees to

grow.

74. Why do large trees have a difficult time living in the tundra?

A A tundra is too hot for trees to grow large.B Animals that live in a tundra destroy most vegetation.C Flooding occurs too often in a tundra for large trees to grow.D The soil in a tundra is too frozen for large trees to

grow.

75. A plant’s seeds would least likely be moved from place to place by—

A a riverB the windC an animalD another plant

75. A plant’s seeds would least likely be moved from place to place by—

A a riverB the windC an animalD another plant (doesn’t move!)

76. The eyes of the owl and the rabbit shown below give each animal a different advantage.

The front-facing owl eyes allow the bird to correctly judge distance when catching prey. The side facing rabbit eyes allow the animal to detect the motion of possible predators. Which of the following functions is BEST served by these adaptations?

A ReproductionB PhotosynthesisC ProtectionD Survival

76. The eyes of the owl and the rabbit shown below give each animal a different advantage.

The front-facing owl eyes allow the bird to correctly judge distance when catching prey. The side facing rabbit eyes allow the animal to detect the motion of possible predators. Which of the following functions is BEST served by these adaptations?

A ReproductionB PhotosynthesisC ProtectionD Survival

77. The picture below shows the foot of a certain bird.

In which of the following environments is this bird BEST adapted for survival?A DesertB Freshwater lakeC MeadowD Tropical rain forest

77. The picture below shows the foot of a certain bird.

In which of the following environments is this bird BEST adapted for survival?A DesertB Freshwater lakeC MeadowD Tropical rain forest

78. Dandelion plants have specialized seeds that blow in the wind. Dandelions rely on the wind for which function listed below?

A To grow longer rootsB To attract insectsC To grow bigger, better flowersD To spread their seed around

78. Dandelion plants have specialized seeds that blow in the wind. Dandelions rely on the wind for which function listed below?

A To grow longer rootsB To attract insectsC To grow bigger, better flowersD To spread their seed around

79. Which physical structure would best help a bear to survive a winter in a very cold place?

A Big earsB Black noseC Thick furD Brown eyes

79. Which physical structure would best help a bear to survive a winter in a very cold place?

A Big earsB Black noseC Thick furD Brown eyes

80. During winter, the white fur of an arctic fox blends in with the snow. This adaptation is called—

A hibernationB migrationC camouflageD movement

80. During winter, the white fur of an arctic fox blends in with the snow. This adaptation is called—

A hibernationB migrationC camouflageD movement

81. The ability of an organism to survive in its environment depends in part on how it looks. How does the physical appearance of the organisms pictured above help them survive? Their physical appearance helps them—

A find a habitatB resist parasitesC avoid predatorsD defend a territory

81. The ability of an organism to survive in its environment depends in part on how it looks. How does the physical appearance of the organisms pictured above help them survive? Their physical appearance helps them—

A find a habitatB resist parasitesC avoid predatorsD defend a territory

82. Which structure of a bird is correctly paired with its function?

A Claws for obtaining foodB Wings for eliminating wasteC Feathers for breathingD Eyes for growing

82. Which structure of a bird is correctly paired with its function?

A Claws for obtaining foodB Wings for eliminating wasteC Feathers for breathingD Eyes for growing

83. How do the spines of a cactus help it survive?

A Spines help the cactus get moisture. B Spines anchor the cactus in the ground. C Spines protect the cactus from animals. D Spines support the stems and branches of the cactus

83. How do the spines of a cactus help it survive?

A Spines help the cactus get moisture. B Spines anchor the cactus in the ground. C Spines protect the cactus from animals. D Spines support the stems and branches of the cactus

84. Ducks live near ponds and lakes. The shape of a duck’s foot helps it swim and walk on muddy ground. Which factor is most important in determining the shape of a baby duck’s foot?

A The shape of the parent ducks’ feet B The temperature of the pond water C The amount of mud in the bottom of the pond D The amount of rain that fell before the duck was born

84. Ducks live near ponds and lakes. The shape of a duck’s foot helps it swim and walk on muddy ground. Which factor is most important in determining the shape of a baby duck’s foot?

A The shape of the parent ducks’ feet B The temperature of the pond water C The amount of mud in the bottom of the pond D The amount of rain that fell before the duck was born

85. How does the leaf of a plant help the plant survive in its environment?

A Leaves take nutrients from the soil.B Leaves produce food for the plant.C Leaves keep the plant from falling over.D Leaves take in water from the soil.

85. How does the leaf of a plant help the plant survive in its environment?

A Leaves take nutrients from the soil.B Leaves produce food for the plant.C Leaves keep the plant from falling over.D Leaves take in water from the soil.

86. Blue herons are birds which can often be seen in shallow water such as marshes, ponds, and streams. They feed on fish, frogs, and other small animals.

Which of the following external characteristics helps a blue heron find food?A Thick feathersB Long beakC Strong wingsD Light colors

86. Blue herons are birds which can often be seen in shallow water such as marshes, ponds, and streams. They feed on fish, frogs, and other small animals.

Which of the following external characteristics helps a blue heron find food?A Thick feathersB Long beakC Strong wingsD Light colors

87. The seeds of a hemlock tree can be found in the cones made by the tree as shown in the West Hemlock tree diagram below.

The diagram above shows the parts of a Western Hemlock tree. This tree and other plants need energy from the Sun in order to thrive and survive. What form of energy does the tree get from the sun?A Light energy B Electrical energyC Chemical energyD Mechanical energy

87. The seeds of a hemlock tree can be found in the cones made by the tree as shown in the West Hemlock tree diagram below.

The diagram above shows the parts of a Western Hemlock tree. This tree and other plants need energy from the Sun in order to thrive and survive. What form of energy does the tree get from the sun?A Light energy B Electrical energyC Chemical energy (plant changes the sunlight into food – chemical)D Mechanical energy

88. If Western Hemlock trees grew faster, people could harvest more wood to use. Which question could help solve the problem of making a tree grow faster?

A What is the best soil for Western Hemlock trees?B Which type of animals live in Western Hemlock trees?C What time of year do Western Hemlock trees produce

cones?D How tall can a Western Hemlock tree grow?

88. If Western Hemlock trees grew faster, people could harvest more wood to use. Which question could help solve the problem of making a tree grow faster?

A What is the best soil for Western Hemlock trees?B Which type of animals live in Western Hemlock trees?C What time of year do Western Hemlock trees produce

cones?D How tall can a Western Hemlock tree grow?

89. All animals need air to survive. An insect gets air through tiny holes on the sides of its body. A whale breathes through a blow hole. What body part do fish use to breathe?

A Gills B Skin C Nose D Mouth

89. All animals need air to survive. An insect gets air through tiny holes on the sides of its body. A whale breathes through a blow hole. What body part do fish use to breathe?

A Gills B Skin C Nose D Mouth

90. Which of the following animals is best adapted to survive in this environment?

A. deerB. camelC. penguinD. flamingo

90. Which of the following animals is best adapted to survive in this environment?

A. deerB. camelC. penguinD. flamingo

91. Which of the following animals is best adapted to survive in this environment?

A. duckB. snakeC. bearD. moose

91. Which of the following animals is best adapted to survive in this environment?

A. duckB. snake (desert)C. bearD. moose

92. Animals have characteristics that help them survive. Which of these characteristics would best help an animal carry prey back to its nest?

A Thick furB Large eyesC Flat tailD Strong wings

92. Animals have characteristics that help them survive. Which of these characteristics would best help an animal carry prey back to its nest?

A Thick furB Large eyesC Flat tailD Strong wings

93. Blue whales have no teeth. Instead, they have rows of bristled strands that look like a broom, called baleen, which filters their food. Which of the following sea creatures are their most common food?

A Seals and sharksB Dolphins and porpoisesC Turtles and penguinsD Small fish and krill

93. Blue whales have no teeth. Instead, they have rows of bristled strands that look like a broom, called baleen, which filters their food. Which of the following sea creatures are their most common food?

A Seals and sharksB Dolphins and porpoisesC Turtles and penguinsD Small fish and krill

94. Some insects, earthworms, and bacteria break down dead material for food. Organisms that play this role in the food chain are classified as—

A producersB predatorsC decomposersD consumers

94. Some insects, earthworms, and bacteria break down dead material for food. Organisms that play this role in the food chain are classified as—

A producersB predatorsC decomposersD consumers

95. The appearances and behaviors that organisms develop to help them meet their needs are called—

A instinctsB skillsC systemsD adaptations

95. The appearances and behaviors that organisms develop to help them meet their needs are called—

A instinctsB skillsC systemsD adaptations

96. Which of the following BEST describes a role of mushrooms in ecosystems?

A Capturing energy from sunlightB Consuming living plant materialC Taking energy from animal hostsD Breaking down dead plant material

96. Which of the following BEST describes a role of mushrooms in ecosystems?

A Capturing energy from sunlightB Consuming living plant materialC Taking energy from animal hostsD Breaking down dead plant material

97. The pictures below show the change in the fur of an arctic hare from summer to winter.

Which of the following statements BEST describes how this change helps arctic hares?

A It lowers their body temperatures.B It protects their eyes from sunlight.C It helps them move on slippery ice.D It makes them less visible to predators.

97. The pictures below show the change in the fur of an arctic hare from summer to winter.

Which of the following statements BEST describes how this change helps arctic hares?

A It lowers their body temperatures.B It protects their eyes from sunlight.C It helps them move on slippery ice.D It makes them less visible to predators.

98. Look at the pictures above. How is the snail’s shell like the porcupine’s quills? They are both used for—

A digestionB protectionC gathering foodD breathing

98. Look at the pictures above. How is the snail’s shell like the porcupine’s quills? They are both used for—

A digestionB protectionC gathering foodD breathing

99. The pads on a tree frog’s toes help the frog to—

A catch insectsB breathe betterC blend in with its surroundingsD climb trees

99. The pads on a tree frog’s toes help the frog to—

A catch insectsB breathe betterC blend in with its surroundingsD climb trees

100. A large animal like an elephant that eats only plants MOST LIKELY has—

A flat teethB large earsC two tusksD thick skin

100. A large animal like an elephant that eats only plants MOST LIKELY has—

A flat teethB large earsC two tusksD thick skin