Desert Species
What feature helps a cactus store water?
Thick, fleshy stems.
What adaptation allows a monkey to swing from tree to tree?
Long, strong arms and prehensile tails.
How does a fish breathe underwater?
Gills
What helps a rabbit detect predators in the grassland?
Large ears
What keeps a polar bear warm in freezing temperatures?
Thick fur and a layer of fat.
How do desert animals stay cool during the hottest part of the day?
Staying in the shade or burrowing underground.
What enables a toucan to reach fruit on thin branches?
Long, sturdy beaks.
What adaptation helps whales dive deep without running out of air?
Large lungs and the ability to slow their heart rate.
How do prairie dogs communicate with each other?
High-pitched barks and yips.
What adaptation helps arctic foxes walk on ice and snow?
Thick fur and wide, padded paws
Name a desert plant that uses spines to protect its water supply.
Cactus
Name a rainforest plant that has large leaves to collect more light.
Banana plant
How do coral reefs protect small fish?
By providing hiding spots among the coral.
What grassland animal uses speed to escape predators?
Antelope or gazelle
How do seals keep warm in icy water?
Blubber
How do some desert animals get water from their food?
By eating moisture-rich plants or insects.
How does a sloth benefit from moving slowly?
Conserves energy and avoids predator detection.
What unique feature do seahorses have that helps them in their habitat?
Their prehensile tail helps them cling to seagrass and stay stable
What animal makes tunnels in the grasslands to live and hide in?
Prairie dogs or moles.
What technique do arctic animals use to hunt under the snow?
Using their sense of smell to locate prey under the snow.
What is a nocturnal behavior advantage in the desert?
Avoids the heat of the day and is active during cooler night hours.
How does the color of a jaguar help it in the rainforest?
Camouflage in the dense, shadowy undergrowth.
What adaptation helps dolphins communicate and hunt in murky waters?
Echolocation
What survival trait is common among many grassland herbivores?
Herding together for protection
What do many Arctic animals change about their appearance in winter?
They grow thicker, whiter fur to blend in with the snow.