How Animals Adapt — Questions and answers

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What example did Tendai give for an animal adaptation?

Choices

  1. Birds migrating for warmth
  2. Arctic foxes having white fur ✓
  3. Giraffes having long necks
  4. Lizards blending with sand

Answer: Arctic foxes having white fur

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How did the lizard's scales help it, according to Al-Jahiz?

Choices

  1. They made it look colorful
  2. They helped it dig faster
  3. They camouflaged it from predators ✓
  4. They made it move slower

Answer: They camouflaged it from predators

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What animal did Theo mention as an example of adaptation?

Choices

  1. Monkeys with long tails
  2. Giraffes with long necks ✓
  3. Elephants with big ears
  4. Penguins with flippers

Answer: Giraffes with long necks

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What question did Theo ask while looking at the meteor shower?

Choices

  1. What time is it?
  2. Could animals adapt to live on other planets? ✓
  3. Where did the meteor shower come from?
  4. Are there any more corn dogs?

Answer: Could animals adapt to live on other planets?

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