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An adaptation is a change in a species in order to meet environmental conditions.
True
False
Adaptations are made for a purpose that benefits the organism.
True
False
Adaptations are inherited.
True
False
Adaptations guarantee survival.
True
False
When a species develops an adaptation over time, it is called evolution.
True
False
A man puts on a coat to survive the freezing temperature. This act is an adaptation.
True
False
A rabbit can run away from predators. This is an adaptation.
True
False
A male peacock has brightly colored feathers to attract female species. This is an adaptation.
True
False
The seeds of a maple tree are contained in a helicopter-shaped structure. This is an adaptation.
True
False
A flower is brightly colored for the purpose of attracting pollinators. This is an adaptation.
True
False
How does a turtle's carapace benefit the organism?
It protects its organs.
It doesn't benefit the organism.
It protects it from infection.
It protects it from freezing temperatures.
How does having bulky intestines help a sea turtle?
They allow for digestion to occur quickly.
They help break down plant material.
They help break down jellyfish tentacles.
All of the above.
Which of the following species has sharply pointed jaws that help pierce jellyfish and other soft-bodied animals?
Green sea turtles
Flatback sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtles
Loggerhead sea turtles
Which of the following species has serrated jaws for scraping algae and tearing sea grasses and seaweeds?
Green sea turtles
Flatback sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtles
Loggerhead sea turtles
Which of the following species has sharp, pointed beaks for biting sponges and getting into deep crevices?
Hawksbill sea turtles
Flatback sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtles
Loggerhead sea turtles
Which of the following species has large, strong jaws for crushing crustaceans and mollusks?
Hawksbill sea turtles
Green sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtles
Loggerhead sea turtles
Select the two adaptations that sea turtles have that make it possible for them to stay underwater for long periods of time.
They can store large amounts of oxygen in their blood and muscles.
They have large lungs, so they can hold their breath for about 7 hours before rising to the surface.
They can adjust their metabolism, which limits oxygen needs.
They have heavy bodies which weigh them down so that they don't rise to the surface easily.
Select the two aspects of a sea turtle's shell that helps it move through water.
The shell is made of different proteins than land turtles.
The shell is streamlined and allows for less friction in the water.
The shells are smaller than those of land turtles.
The shells are lighter than those of land turtles.
Which of the following describes the limbs of sea turtles?
bulky with short claws
muscular and paddle-like
short and scaly
thin and flat
Which of the following is an adaptation sea turtles have to help them maintain water balance in their bodies?
large nostrils that take in large amounts oxygen
thin skin that absorbs water
thick shells that protect from dehydration
tear ducts that emit excess salt
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