Name :____________ Science Final Study Guide Date:_________

1- The Arctic is a cold desert near the North Pole. Which of these best
describes how polar bears and foxes survive in the Arctic?
a-They drink a lot of water.
b-They grow thick fur to stay warm.
c-They come out at night when it is warmer.

2- Which best describes how birds survive in a forest?

a-They can gather water with their claws.
b-They can build nests for shelter.
c-They can use their wings to eat.

3- How do roots help a plant get what it needs to survive?

a- They help bring water to the plant.
b- They help the plant take in sunlight.
c-They help give the plant shelter.

4- What can an animal do if they can no longer survive in their habitat? Select
all that apply.
a- Animals can change their needs to meet the environment.
b- Animals can adapt to changing environments.
c- Animals can move to habitats that meet their needs.

5- A desert is a dry habitat. Some deserts are hot during the day. Which best
describes how animals in a desert survive?
a- They drink a lot of water.
b- They have heavy fur to stay warm.
c- They come out at night when it is cooler.

6- How do plants survive in a desert environment?

a- They have large leaves.
b- They grow in groups.
c- They have thick, waxy stems.
d- They have deep roots.
7- Some kinds of animals can live in more than one habitat. Which best explains
why this is true?
a- Both habitats meet the animals' needs.
b- Both habitats are warm all year.
c- Both habitats have many kinds of animals.

8- Which of the following is an adaptation that provides an advantage for an

animal compared to other members of its species?
a- A kangaroo rat has smaller legs and cannot jump as far as others.
b- A giraffe has a shorter neck to eat leaves off trees.
c- A hummingbird has a longer beak to drink nectar from longer flowers.
d- A fish has bright colors that make it stand out in the school.

9- Which statement is an example of mimicry?

a- A giraffe has a long neck to reach high leaves.
b- An insect’s body is shaped like a thorn.
c- A lizard changes color to blend in with its environment.
d- A skunk uses a strong odor to scare away predators.

10-Which is an example of mimicry?

a- a duck with webbed feet in order to swim in the water
b- a nonthreatening snake that looks like a more poisonous snake
c- a moth that has colors to blend in with its environment
d- a porcupine that uses its quills scare away predators

11- When a bird flies south for the winter, it is _____.

a- hibernating
b- Camouflaging itself
c- Migrating
D- miming

12-An organism that imitates another uses __________ to stay safe.

a- community
b- climate
c- camouflage
d- mimicry
13- Which is an example of camouflage?
a- a moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird
b- a bear that sleeps in a cave all winter long
c- a colorful fish that lives among brightly colored coral
d- an elephant that uses its large ears to fan itself

14-Which helps a fish survive in its environment?

a- fins
b- lungs
c- hair
d- sticky tongue

15- Which is an example of a desert plant adaptation?

a- does not photosynthesize year-round
b- loses its leaves in winter
c- has a long, woody trunk
d- has soft tissue to retain water

16- Which of the following statements is not true?

a- A lizard that uses camouflage to hide in its environment is better adapted to hide
from predators than other lizards.
b- A cheetah that can run faster than its siblings is more likely to catch an antelope
to eat.
c- A peacock with brighter tail feathers than other peacocks can more easily find
food.
d- An elephant with large, healthy tusks is more attractive to a possible mate.

17- Over time a giraffe's neck has become longer to adapt to changes in the
environment. Why do you think this has happened?
a- The giraffe needs to reach the leaves in trees.
b- The giraffe needs to look for predators.
c- The giraffe needs to carry its young.
d- The giraffe needs to get more air.

18- A tiger has a striped coat. What could this help it do?
a- be seen at a zoo
b- sneak up on its prey
c- store blubber for the winter
d- let other tigers know it is nearby

19- How is a brightly colored flower on a plant an example of an adaptation?

a- It helps attract sunlight.
b- It repels herbivores from eating the plant.
c- The bright flower will help attract animal pollinators.
d- It makes more pollen.

20- Julia’s third-grade class has learned about many different animal
adaptation
Why do ducks have webbed feet?
a- to allow them to move in water
b- to enable them to fly farther
c- to use as a tool for eating
d- to walk across the desert sand

21- An arctic fox’s coat changes color to blend into its surroundings. This is an
example of __________________.
a- hibernation
b- camouflage
c- migration
d- mimicry

22-Why would an arctic fox or polar bear have sharp claws?

a- to clean their teeth
b- to walk over ice and snow
c- to migrate
d- to hibernate

23-The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called
when animals look like other animals or plants?
a- camouflage
b- defense
c- migration
d- mimicry
24-Animals sometimes have to leave an area for a while due to lack of food or
climate change. What adaptation is this an example of?
a- mimicry
b- defense
c- camouflage
d- migration

25- Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?
a- It changes color.
b- It has sharp quills.
c- It moves very quickly.
d- It makes a very loud noise.

Choose the correct answer.

1- Young animals will have (similar/different) adaptations as their parents.

2- A desert jackrabbit can survive better with (small/large) ears.

3- Animals that ( migrate / hibernate) go into a deep sleep to survive the winter
when there can be less food to eat.

Why do some animals play dead or mimic themselves to look like something else?

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How does an animal prepare for hibernation?

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How does a camel use camouflage to survive in its habitat?

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7. Explain two ways a camel has adapted to its habitat.

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b. ____________________________________