Life Boot Camp
5.10A #2
Compare the structures and functions of
different species that help them live and survive
such as hooves on prairie animals or webbed
feed in aquatic animals
51. Which numbered part of the
sunflower is MAINLY responsible
for photosynthesis?
A
B
C
D
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
51. Which numbered part of the
sunflower is MAINLY responsible
for photosynthesis?
A
B
C
D
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
52. A plant’s stem—
A
B
C
D
supports the plant
produces seeds for the plant
anchors the plant in the soil
absorbs water and minerals from the soil
52. A plant’s stem—
A
B
C
D
supports the plant (holds it up)
produces seeds for the plant
anchors the plant in the soil
absorbs water and minerals from the soil
53. Which bird food pictured below is BEST for
swimming?
53. Which bird food pictured below is BEST for
swimming?
54. What specialized structures do deer have
that help them survive against predators?
A
B
C
D
Warm, brown hair
Fast running bodies
Good digestive systems
Large and intelligent brains
54. What specialized structures do deer have
that help them survive against predators?
A
B
C
D
Warm, brown hair
Fast running bodies
Good digestive systems
Large and intelligent brains
55. Polar bears have thick, white hair. What
advantage does that give the polar bears?
A
B
C
D
More people will hunt them for their fur.
They look bigger and impress their enemies.
They hunt better and can catch more food.
They stay warmer in very cold climates.
55. Polar bears have thick, white hair. What
advantage does that give the polar bears?
A
B
C
D
More people will hunt them for their fur.
They look bigger and impress their enemies.
They hunt better and can catch more food.
They stay warmer in very cold climates.
56. Which of the following is NOT a way desert
animals have adapted to survive in the desert?
A
B
C
D
Grow long, thick fur
Are active at night
Survive on little water
Live in burrows
56. Which of the following is NOT a way desert
animals have adapted to survive in the desert?
A
B
C
D
Grow long, thick fur
Are active at night
Survive on little water
Live in burrows
57. Animals have adaptations that help them
survive. One example of this is the hawk’s
strong talons. What primary purpose does this
adaptation serve?
A
B
C
D
Protection from predators
Catching and eating food
Increased flying speed
Protection from prey
57. Animals have adaptations that help them
survive. One example of this is the hawk’s
strong talons. What primary purpose does this
adaptation serve?
A
B
C
D
Protection from predators
Catching and eating food
Increased flying speed
Protection from prey
58. Which of the following is an example of an adaptation of an
animal’s body that would improve its chances of survival in a
specific environment?
A
B
C
D
An armadillo digging a hole under a fence
A chameleon changing colors to hide from a predator
Geese flying in a V formation
A gibbon swinging from branch to branch to escape a
predator
58. Which of the following is an example of an adaptation of an
animal’s body that would improve its chances of survival in a
specific environment?
A
B
C
D
An armadillo digging a hole under a fence
A chameleon changing colors to hide from a predator
Geese flying in a V formation
A gibbon swinging from branch to branch to escape a
predator
59. Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Texas. When an
armadillo is threatened, it curls its armored body up like a ball.
A coral snake curls its tail into a tight spiral and holds it up
when an enemy is near. Although these animals are very
different, what is one way in which they are similar?
A
B
C
D
They both live in the water.
They have hard outer coverings.
They have ways to protect themselves.
They attack their enemies with poison.
59. Armadillos and coral snakes both live in Texas. When an
armadillo is threatened, it curls its armored body up like a ball.
A coral snake curls its tail into a tight spiral and holds it up
when an enemy is near. Although these animals are very
different, what is one way in which they are similar?
A
B
C
D
They both live in the water.
They have hard outer coverings.
They have ways to protect themselves.
They attack their enemies with poison.
60. The flowers that grow on the floor of a tropical forest have
long stems. How does this adaptation help them survive in
their environment? Long stems—
A
B
C
D
protect them from getting too hot
make it easier for them to get sunlight
prevent them from being eaten
make it easier to pull them up
60. The flowers that grow on the floor of a tropical forest have
long stems. How does this adaptation help them survive in
their environment? Long stems—
A
B
C
D
protect them from getting too hot
make it easier for them to get sunlight
prevent them from being eaten
make it easier to pull them up
61. Bears and foxes that live in warm areas usually have darkcolored fur. Polar bears and arctic foxes that live in cold places
have white fur because it helps them—
A
B
C
D
find prey
swim fast
find berries
hide from predators
61. Bears and foxes that live in warm areas usually have darkcolored fur. Polar bears and arctic foxes that live in cold places
have white fur because it helps them—
A
B
C
D
find prey
swim fast
find berries
hide from predators
62. Since all living things need nutrients (food) in order to
survive, why can plants survive in a clear, closed system but
animals cannot?
A
B
C
D
Plants are not living things, but animals are.
Plants can make their own food, but animals cannot.
Plants can live for long periods of time without nutrients.
Plants take in and give off oxygen, but animals do not.
62. Since all living things need nutrients (food) in order to
survive, why can plants survive in a clear, closed system but
animals cannot?
A
B
C
D
Plants are not living things, but animals are.
Plants can make their own food, but animals cannot.
Plants can live for long periods of time without nutrients.
Plants take in and give off oxygen, but animals do not.
63. A green tree frog lives in a forest. How does the frog's green
color help it to survive?
A
B
C
D
By helping the frog find other frogs
By keeping the frog cool
By making the frog hard to see when sitting on leaves
By allowing the frog to make its own food
63. A green tree frog lives in a forest. How does the frog's green
color help it to survive?
A
B
C
D
By helping the frog find other frogs
By keeping the frog cool
By making the frog hard to see when sitting on leaves
By allowing the frog to make its own food
64. What advantage does the walking stick pictured above have
for survival in its environment?
A
B
C
D
It lives on leaves and tree branches.
It blends in with its environment.
It eats the leaves from plants.
It sheds its skin every year.
64. What advantage does the walking stick pictured above have
for survival in its environment?
A
B
C
D
It lives on leaves and tree branches.
It blends in with its environment.
It eats the leaves from plants.
It sheds its skin every year.
65. The cactus plant shown above lives in a desert environment. What
characteristic of this plant could be found in many other desert plants?
A
B
C
D
A deep root system for gathering water
Lush growth that serves to trap water if it rains
Broad leaves that protect the plants from the hot sun
Leaves and stems that are adapted to conserve water
65. The cactus plant shown above lives in a desert environment. What
characteristic of this plant could be found in many other desert plants?
A
B
C
D
A deep root system for gathering water
Lush growth that serves to trap water if it rains
Broad leaves that protect the plants from the hot sun
Leaves and stems that are adapted to conserve water
66. Animals have adaptations that help them
survive in their environment. One example of
this is the giraffe’s long neck. What primary
purpose does this adaptation serve?
A
B
C
D
Protection from heat
Gathering of food
Protection from predators
Increased speed
66. Animals have adaptations that help them
survive in their environment. One example of
this is the giraffe’s long neck. What primary
purpose does this adaptation serve?
A
B
C
D
Protection from heat
Gathering of food
Protection from predators
Increased speed
hover fly
honey bee
67. A hover fly looks like a honey bee. Which statement BEST
explains how this adaptation helps the hover fly survive?
Looking like a honey bee—
A
B
C
D
keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s food
keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s home
allows the hover fly to blend in with its environment
keeps some predators from trying to eat the hover fly
hover fly
honey bee
67. A hover fly looks like a honey bee. Which statement BEST
explains how this adaptation helps the hover fly survive?
Looking like a honey bee—
A
B
C
D
keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s food
keeps other animals away from the hover fly’s home
allows the hover fly to blend in with its environment
keeps some predators from trying to eat the hover fly
68. What is the primary function of the large leaves
found on seedlings growing in a forest?
A To provide shade for the root systems
B To get rid of excess water that is entering through
the roots
C To allow for leaf damage by insects
D To gather as much light as possible for
photosynthesis
68. What is the primary function of the large leaves
found on seedlings growing in a forest?
A To provide shade for the root systems
B To get rid of excess water that is entering through
the roots
C To allow for leaf damage by insects
D To gather as much light as possible for
photosynthesis
69. Barnacles and corals are two types of animals that
live in the ocean. Both animals build a hard layer of
calcium around their soft body parts. What is the
MOST likely reason that they build these layers?
A
B
C
D
Prepare them for reproduction
Protect them from predators
Help them capture food
Keep them from drying out
69. Barnacles and corals are two types of animals that
live in the ocean. Both animals build a hard layer of
calcium around their soft body parts. What is the
MOST likely reason that they build these layers?
A
B
C
D
Prepare them for reproduction
Protect them from predators
Help them capture food
Keep them from drying out
70. How would looking like a poisonous dart frog help
a non-poisonous frog survive? This adaptation helps
the frog—
A
B
C
D
find shelter
attract prey
frighten predators
blend with its environment
70. How would looking like a poisonous dart frog help
a non-poisonous frog survive? This adaptation helps
the frog—
A
B
C
D
find shelter
attract prey
frighten predators
blend with its environment
71. What function is served by plant adaptations such
as stinging hairs, thorns, and briars?
A
B
C
D
Reproduction
Photosynthesis
Protection
Disease prevention
71. What function is served by plant adaptations such
as stinging hairs, thorns, and briars?
A
B
C
D
Reproduction
Photosynthesis
Protection
Disease prevention
72. Coyotes have good eyesight, keen hearing, and an
excellent sense of smell. How would these
characteristics BEST help a coyote survive in its
environment? These characteristics would help—
A
B
C
D
insulate a coyote
a coyote move
the coyote hunt its prey
the coyote eat its food
72. Coyotes have good eyesight, keen hearing, and an
excellent sense of smell. How would these
characteristics BEST help a coyote survive in its
environment? These characteristics would help—
A
B
C
D
insulate a coyote
a coyote move
the coyote hunt its prey
the coyote eat its food
73. A certain environment is warm and wet all year
long. Which of the following characteristics would be
BEST for an animal adapted to this environment?
A
B
C
D
Thin skin
Thick fur
Long tail
Layer of blubber
73. A certain environment is warm and wet all year
long. Which of the following characteristics would be
BEST for an animal adapted to this environment?
A
B
C
D
Thin skin
Thick fur
Long tail
Layer of blubber
74. Why do large trees have a difficult time living in
the tundra?
A A tundra is too hot for trees to grow large.
B Animals that live in a tundra destroy most
vegetation.
C Flooding occurs too often in a tundra for large trees
to grow.
D The soil in a tundra is too frozen for large trees to
grow.
74. Why do large trees have a difficult time living in
the tundra?
A A tundra is too hot for trees to grow large.
B Animals that live in a tundra destroy most
vegetation.
C Flooding occurs too often in a tundra for large trees
to grow.
D The soil in a tundra is too frozen for large trees to
grow.
75. A plant’s seeds would least likely be moved from
place to place by—
A
B
C
D
a river
the wind
an animal
another plant
75. A plant’s seeds would least likely be moved from
place to place by—
A
B
C
D
a river
the wind
an animal
another plant (doesn’t move!)
76. The eyes of the owl and the rabbit shown below give each animal a
different advantage.
The front-facing owl eyes allow the bird to correctly judge distance when
catching prey. The side facing rabbit eyes allow the animal to detect the
motion of possible predators. Which of the following functions is BEST
served by these adaptations?
A
B
C
D
Reproduction
Photosynthesis
Protection
Survival
76. The eyes of the owl and the rabbit shown below give each animal a
different advantage.
The front-facing owl eyes allow the bird to correctly judge distance when
catching prey. The side facing rabbit eyes allow the animal to detect the
motion of possible predators. Which of the following functions is BEST
served by these adaptations?
A
B
C
D
Reproduction
Photosynthesis
Protection
Survival
77. The picture below shows the foot of a certain bird.
In which of the following environments is this bird BEST adapted for
survival?
A Desert
B Freshwater lake
C Meadow
D Tropical rain forest
77. The picture below shows the foot of a certain bird.
In which of the following environments is this bird BEST adapted for
survival?
A Desert
B Freshwater lake
C Meadow
D Tropical rain forest
78. Dandelion plants have specialized seeds
that blow in the wind. Dandelions rely on the
wind for which function listed below?
A
B
C
D
To grow longer roots
To attract insects
To grow bigger, better flowers
To spread their seed around
78. Dandelion plants have specialized seeds
that blow in the wind. Dandelions rely on the
wind for which function listed below?
A
B
C
D
To grow longer roots
To attract insects
To grow bigger, better flowers
To spread their seed around
79. Which physical structure would best help a
bear to survive a winter in a very cold place?
A
B
C
D
Big ears
Black nose
Thick fur
Brown eyes
79. Which physical structure would best help a
bear to survive a winter in a very cold place?
A
B
C
D
Big ears
Black nose
Thick fur
Brown eyes
80. During winter, the white fur of an arctic fox
blends in with the snow. This adaptation is
called—
A
B
C
D
hibernation
migration
camouflage
movement
80. During winter, the white fur of an arctic fox
blends in with the snow. This adaptation is
called—
A
B
C
D
hibernation
migration
camouflage
movement
81. The ability of an organism to survive in its environment depends in part on how it
looks. How does the physical appearance of the organisms pictured above help
them survive? Their physical appearance helps them—
A
B
C
D
find a habitat
resist parasites
avoid predators
defend a territory
81. The ability of an organism to survive in its environment depends in part on how it
looks. How does the physical appearance of the organisms pictured above help
them survive? Their physical appearance helps them—
A
B
C
D
find a habitat
resist parasites
avoid predators
defend a territory
82. Which structure of a bird is correctly paired
with its function?
A
B
C
D
Claws for obtaining food
Wings for eliminating waste
Feathers for breathing
Eyes for growing
82. Which structure of a bird is correctly paired
with its function?
A
B
C
D
Claws for obtaining food
Wings for eliminating waste
Feathers for breathing
Eyes for growing
83. How do the spines of a cactus help it
survive?
A Spines help the cactus get moisture.
B Spines anchor the cactus in the ground.
C Spines protect the cactus from animals.
D Spines support the stems and branches of the
cactus
83. How do the spines of a cactus help it
survive?
A Spines help the cactus get moisture.
B Spines anchor the cactus in the ground.
C Spines protect the cactus from animals.
D Spines support the stems and branches of the
cactus
84. Ducks live near ponds and lakes. The shape of a duck’s foot
helps it swim and walk on muddy ground. Which factor is most
important in determining the shape of a baby duck’s foot?
A
B
C
D
The shape of the parent ducks’ feet
The temperature of the pond water
The amount of mud in the bottom of the pond
The amount of rain that fell before the duck was born
84. Ducks live near ponds and lakes. The shape of a duck’s foot
helps it swim and walk on muddy ground. Which factor is most
important in determining the shape of a baby duck’s foot?
A
B
C
D
The shape of the parent ducks’ feet
The temperature of the pond water
The amount of mud in the bottom of the pond
The amount of rain that fell before the duck was born
85. How does the leaf of a plant help the plant survive in its
environment?
A
B
C
D
Leaves take nutrients from the soil.
Leaves produce food for the plant.
Leaves keep the plant from falling over.
Leaves take in water from the soil.
85. How does the leaf of a plant help the plant survive in its
environment?
A
B
C
D
Leaves take nutrients from the soil.
Leaves produce food for the plant.
Leaves keep the plant from falling over.
Leaves take in water from the soil.
86. Blue herons are birds which can often be seen in shallow
water such as marshes, ponds, and streams. They feed on fish,
frogs, and other small animals.
Which of the following external characteristics helps a blue
heron find food?
A Thick feathers
B Long beak
C Strong wings
D Light colors
86. Blue herons are birds which can often be seen in shallow
water such as marshes, ponds, and streams. They feed on fish,
frogs, and other small animals.
Which of the following external characteristics helps a blue
heron find food?
A Thick feathers
B Long beak
C Strong wings
D Light colors
87. The seeds of a hemlock tree can be found in the cones made by the tree
as shown in the West Hemlock tree diagram below.
The diagram above shows the parts of a Western Hemlock tree. This tree
and other plants need energy from the Sun in order to thrive and survive.
What form of energy does the tree get from the sun?
A Light energy
B Electrical energy
C Chemical energy
D Mechanical energy
87. The seeds of a hemlock tree can be found in the cones made by the tree
as shown in the West Hemlock tree diagram below.
The diagram above shows the parts of a Western Hemlock tree. This tree
and other plants need energy from the Sun in order to thrive and survive.
What form of energy does the tree get from the sun?
A Light energy
B Electrical energy
C Chemical energy (plant changes the sunlight into food – chemical)
D Mechanical energy
88. If Western Hemlock trees grew faster, people could harvest
more wood to use. Which question could help solve the
problem of making a tree grow faster?
A
B
C
What is the best soil for Western Hemlock trees?
Which type of animals live in Western Hemlock trees?
What time of year do Western Hemlock trees produce
cones?
D How tall can a Western Hemlock tree grow?
88. If Western Hemlock trees grew faster, people could harvest
more wood to use. Which question could help solve the
problem of making a tree grow faster?
A
B
C
What is the best soil for Western Hemlock trees?
Which type of animals live in Western Hemlock trees?
What time of year do Western Hemlock trees produce
cones?
D How tall can a Western Hemlock tree grow?
89. All animals need air to survive. An insect
gets air through tiny holes on the sides of its
body. A whale breathes through a blow hole.
What body part do fish use to breathe?
A
B
C
D
Gills
Skin
Nose
Mouth
89. All animals need air to survive. An insect
gets air through tiny holes on the sides of its
body. A whale breathes through a blow hole.
What body part do fish use to breathe?
A
B
C
D
Gills
Skin
Nose
Mouth
90. Which of the following animals is best
adapted to survive in this environment?
A. deer
B. camel
C. penguin
D. flamingo
90. Which of the following animals is best
adapted to survive in this environment?
A. deer
B. camel
C. penguin
D. flamingo
91. Which of the following animals is best
adapted to survive in this environment?
A. duck
B. snake
C. bear
D. moose
91. Which of the following animals is best
adapted to survive in this environment?
A. duck
B. snake (desert)
C. bear
D. moose
92. Animals have characteristics that help
them survive. Which of these
characteristics would best help an animal
carry prey back to its nest?
A
B
C
D
Thick fur
Large eyes
Flat tail
Strong wings
92. Animals have characteristics that help
them survive. Which of these
characteristics would best help an animal
carry prey back to its nest?
A
B
C
D
Thick fur
Large eyes
Flat tail
Strong wings
93. Blue whales have no teeth. Instead, they have rows of
bristled strands that look like a broom, called baleen, which
filters their food. Which of the following sea creatures are their
most common food?
A
B
C
D
Seals and sharks
Dolphins and porpoises
Turtles and penguins
Small fish and krill
93. Blue whales have no teeth. Instead, they have rows of
bristled strands that look like a broom, called baleen, which
filters their food. Which of the following sea creatures are their
most common food?
A
B
C
D
Seals and sharks
Dolphins and porpoises
Turtles and penguins
Small fish and krill
94. Some insects, earthworms, and bacteria
break down dead material for food. Organisms
that play this role in the food chain are
classified as—
A
B
C
D
producers
predators
decomposers
consumers
94. Some insects, earthworms, and bacteria
break down dead material for food. Organisms
that play this role in the food chain are
classified as—
A
B
C
D
producers
predators
decomposers
consumers
95. The appearances and behaviors that
organisms develop to help them meet their
needs are called—
A
B
C
D
instincts
skills
systems
adaptations
95. The appearances and behaviors that
organisms develop to help them meet their
needs are called—
A
B
C
D
instincts
skills
systems
adaptations
96. Which of the following BEST describes a
role of mushrooms in ecosystems?
A
B
C
D
Capturing energy from sunlight
Consuming living plant material
Taking energy from animal hosts
Breaking down dead plant material
96. Which of the following BEST describes a
role of mushrooms in ecosystems?
A
B
C
D
Capturing energy from sunlight
Consuming living plant material
Taking energy from animal hosts
Breaking down dead plant material
97. The pictures below show the change in the fur of an arctic hare from
summer to winter.
Which of the following statements BEST describes how this change helps
arctic hares?
A
B
C
D
It lowers their body temperatures.
It protects their eyes from sunlight.
It helps them move on slippery ice.
It makes them less visible to predators.
97. The pictures below show the change in the fur of an arctic hare from
summer to winter.
Which of the following statements BEST describes how this change helps
arctic hares?
A
B
C
D
It lowers their body temperatures.
It protects their eyes from sunlight.
It helps them move on slippery ice.
It makes them less visible to predators.
98. Look at the pictures above. How is the snail’s shell like the
porcupine’s quills? They are both used for—
A
B
C
D
digestion
protection
gathering food
breathing
98. Look at the pictures above. How is the snail’s shell like the
porcupine’s quills? They are both used for—
A
B
C
D
digestion
protection
gathering food
breathing
99. The pads on a tree frog’s toes help the frog to—
A
B
C
D
catch insects
breathe better
blend in with its surroundings
climb trees
99. The pads on a tree frog’s toes help the frog to—
A
B
C
D
catch insects
breathe better
blend in with its surroundings
climb trees
100. A large animal like an elephant that eats
only plants MOST LIKELY has—
A
B
C
D
flat teeth
large ears
two tusks
thick skin
100. A large animal like an elephant that eats
only plants MOST LIKELY has—
A
B
C
D
flat teeth
large ears
two tusks
thick skin