Adaptations to Land and Water Ch. 1 Science Test

1. A place where organisms live in or around the water is called_________________. an aquatic habitat

2. An area that receives less than about 10 inches(25cm) of rain a year is called __________. a desert

3. A large area in which there are many trees growing close together is called ____________. a forest

4. A cold, treeless area that has short, cool summers and long, cold winters is called ____________. a tundra

5. A body part or way of acting that helps a living thing survive is called ________. an adaptation

6. The way an organism acts is a situation is called ________. a behavior

7. A large area that has similar living things and the same temperature and rainfall throughout is called________. a biome

8. A habitat partially covered by water is ________. a wetland

9. What is a large, flat land that is covered with grasses? Animals that live there are: Lions, zebras, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and more. a grassland

10. Some animals, like the ptarmigan, turn white during the winter. How does this help them to survive in the tundra? It helps it to hide from other animals.

11. What do lighted body parts help some ocean animals do? It helps them catch food.

12. Observe the mushrooms growing. In which biome do you think mushrooms grow? a forest biome

13. Compare the habitats below? How are they similar? How are they different.

14. How is a structural adaptation different from a behavioral adaptation? A body part (like an elephants trunk) is a structural adaptation, while the way a creature acts under certain circumstances (like staying underground during the day) is a behavioral adaptation.

15 and 16 need to be completed in a short answer format (1-2 sentences). 15. The fur of squirrels grows longer and thicker in the winter. Why is this an adaptation? 16. What do a seal’s body parts (be specific) tell you about where it lives?