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Adaptation — Structural
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- 1.
A cactus has thick, fleshy stems. This structural adaptation helps it to —
(a) Attract pollinators(b) Store water in dry desert conditions(c) Grow taller than other plants(d) Absorb more sunlight
- 2.
Ducks have webbed feet. This structural adaptation helps them to —
(a) Run faster on land(b) Dig holes in the ground(c) Swim efficiently in water(d) Grip tree branches
- 3.
A polar bear has thick white fur. State ONE way this structural adaptation helps it survive in the Arctic.
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- 4.
Which structural adaptation helps a bird of prey such as an eagle catch its food?
(a) Webbed feet(b) Flat beak(c) Sharp, curved talons(d) Long, thin legs
- 5.
Rose plants have thorns. This structural adaptation mainly helps the plant by —
(a) Absorbing more sunlight(b) Attracting more insects for pollination(c) Protecting it from being eaten by animals(d) Helping it climb up walls
- 6.
A camel has long eyelashes and nostrils that can close. These structural adaptations help it to —
(a) See better at night(b) Keep sand out of its eyes and nose during sandstorms(c) Breathe underwater(d) Attract a mate
- 7.
Fish have a streamlined body shape. This structural adaptation helps them to —
(a) Breathe air above water(b) Move through water with less resistance(c) Stay warm in cold water(d) Attract prey
- 8.
Some plants in the tropical rainforest have drip tips (pointed leaf tips). What is the advantage of this structural adaptation?
(a) It helps the leaf absorb more sunlight(b) It allows rainwater to run off the leaf quickly(c) It attracts more insects(d) It stores water for dry periods
- 9.
A chameleon can change the colour of its skin. This structural adaptation helps it mainly by —
(a) Keeping its body temperature constant(b) Allowing it to blend into its surroundings to hide from predators(c) Helping it breathe(d) Absorbing more water from the air
- 10.
A monkey has long arms and a gripping tail. Which habitat is this structural adaptation BEST suited for?
(a) Desert(b) Ocean(c) Forest with tall trees(d) Arctic tundra
Answer key — P6 Science: Adaptation — Structural
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- 1.(b) Store water in dry desert conditions
- 2.(c) Swim efficiently in water
- 3.keeps it warm
- 4.(c) Sharp, curved talons
- 5.(c) Protecting it from being eaten by animals
- 6.(b) Keep sand out of its eyes and nose during sandstorms
- 7.(b) Move through water with less resistance
- 8.(b) It allows rainwater to run off the leaf quickly
- 9.(b) Allowing it to blend into its surroundings to hide from predators
- 10.(c) Forest with tall trees
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