Which of the following typical adaptations of marine animals is not found in sea otters?a.streamlined bodyb.webbed hands and feetc.body covered in thick furd.breathing apparatus on the top of the head
The marine biome is the largest of all the ecosystems.
Grasslands never have trees.
The principal difference between tropical and temperate rainforests is the amount of precipitation they receive.
Which of the following adaptations found in animals in deciduous forests protects against predators?a.fat storageb.migrationc.hibernationd.camouflage
Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which adaptation would most likely be found in organisms living in the rainforest? a. herbivores feed on low-lying plants b. birds have beaks adapted to break open hard shells c. insects have a widely-varied diet d. plants are able to store water in their leaves Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Mosses are located in which zone of deciduous forests?a.tree stratumb.groundc.shrubd.herb
Which of the following plant adaptations protects grassland plants from grazers?a.long rootsb.growing low to the groundc.water storage d.growth pattern
Why are burrowing animals and ground-dwelling birds common in grasslands?
Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall?
What adaptations does a wood frog have that enable it to survive in deciduous forests?
Why is it important to protect the tropical rainforests today in regard to the future struggle against cancer?
Contrast the different ways bromeliads and pitcher plants acquire nutrients from animal sources.
Which of the following statements about opossums is true?a.Opossums do not give birth to live young.b.Opossums are mainly active during the day.c.Opossums play dead to evade predators.d.Opossums are similar in size to squirrels.
How do wildfires help maintain savannas and grasslands?
Wildfires remove dead and dying growth. They also maintain the balance between larger plants and grasses. Larger plants, such as trees and shrubs, recover from fires less quickly than grasses. The removal of dead and dying growth allows new grasses to take their place.
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