Invasive Species
What is the danger of an invasive species overpopulating in a habitat?
What are two reasons are why manatees have to eat so much?
The are large animals with low body fat
A fast environmental change occurred causing habitat loss for birds who nested in trees. What are their three options? (100 points for each)
move, adapt, or die.
100 person survey: What are chameleons BEST known for?
changing colors
Give three of things that can aid in seed dispersal
What BEST adaptation has expanded the range at which the apple snail can go on land and in water to find food?
lungs and gills
What two behavioral adaptation do manatees perform when it gets colder?
They migrate to warmer waters; huddle together
A forest fire caused a rapid change. What would be a physical adaptation that prey would already have that would help surviving animals continue to thrive.
Dark color
their pincer like feet and curled tail
Give two examples of families of animals which often go through any type of metamorphosis.
amphibians and insects
What is the BEST explanation as to why pythons are destroying the Everglades?
They have no natural predators (are APEX predators)
What species is the #1 cause of manatee deaths?
Humans
The butterfly's metamorphosis is based on temperature and hours of daylight. The monarch butterfly typically lays its eggs in July, but recently has been laying eggs as early as April. What can you say about the climate?
It is getting hotter, earlier.
In what habitat would you find most chameleons?
Rainforest/Jungle
Explain why I have to rotate my basil plant in the window of my house every few days. Use specific science vocabulary
The basil plant is "responding to its stimulus," turning towards the light.
Why is it that iguanas are not in Tallahassee, Florida?
It is too cold/ haven't adapted to the environment
Give at least four reasons that makes a manatee a mammal
Has lungs, live birth, warm blooded, has hair
If humans came and tore down the canopy of the rainforest, what adaptation would the leaves of plants on the ground no longer need?
Large broad leaves
What are three reasons chameleons change color?
hide from predators and sneak up on prey, communicate with a mate; show aggression towards a rival male; show disinterest as a female.
Give two different characteristics of reptiles and amphibians
AND one similarities of reptiles and amphibians
Amphibians lay eggs on water and have smooth, moist skin. Reptiles lay eggs on land and have dry, scaly skin.
Both are cold blooded
Where did the Florida wild boar originally come from?
Spanish settlers bringing farm raised pigs.
What is the label given to manatees status as a protected species in 2026
Threatened
A rapid change in temperature has dramatically affected the polar bear's environment. Give three examples of what would be a result to the polar bear's daily life because of this.
They would hibernate less.
Their coat would be less effective for camouflage
They would have to travel farther distances to find food.
They are having to swim more.
They are having to adapt their diet
What does a male chameleon do when it is trying to impress a female? Be SPECIFIC
Changes into bright colors.
Daily Double!! Explain the function(s) of each of the following plant anatomy:
leaf, stem (2), pistil, stamen, petal, roots (2)
leaf: photosynthesis
stem: brings nutrient rich water and provide support
pistil: (female) holds the ovary which makes seeds
stamen: (male) makes pollen
petal: attracts pollinators
roots: anchors the plant; soaks up nutrient rich water