Adaptations: How Living Things Survive and Thrive

Question 1

Which of these is a physical adaptation that helps animals hunt and capture their prey?

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Having sharp claws for hunting

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Changing color to blend with the surroundings

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Storing food for winter

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Using echolocation to find their way around

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that helps animals survive?

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Learning to ride a bike

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Camouflage

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Mimicry

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Hibernation

Question 3

A bird's beak shape that helps it crack nuts is an example of which type of adaptation?

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Structural adaptation

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Behavioral adaptation

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Physiological adaptation

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Learned adaptation

Question 4

Which of these animals hibernates during the winter?

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Bear

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Lion

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Cheetah

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Dolphin

Question 5

How does camouflage help animals?

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Makes them harder to see by predators

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Makes them more visible to prey

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Provides them with a food source

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Protects them from the cold

Question 6

True or False: All living things have adaptations.

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True

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False

Question 7

How do adaptations contribute to the survival of a species?

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Increase their chance of surviving in their environment

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Reduce their genetic diversity

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Make them immune to all diseases

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Guarantee their longevity

Question 8

Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Migration of birds

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Thick fur in polar bears

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Sharp claws in eagles

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Green leaves in plants

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation that helps animals stay safe from predators?

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Being able to change color to match their surroundings

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Having a thick coat of fur to stay warm

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Storing nuts and seeds for the winter

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Having sharp claws for digging burrows

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of adaptation?

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Emotional adaptations

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Physical adaptations

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Behavioral adaptations

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Physiological adaptations

Question 11

Mimicry is a type of adaptation where:

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An animal looks or acts like another animal or object to deceive predators or prey

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An animal changes its color to match its surroundings

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An animal stores food for later use

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An animal hibernates during the winter months

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage of hibernation?

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It helps animals survive in cold climates without food

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It provides protection from predators

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It allows animals to find new mates

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It helps animals grow faster

Question 13

How do adaptations benefit animals in their environments?

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They help animals survive and reproduce

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They allow animals to live longer

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They make animals smarter

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They have no benefits for animals

Question 14

Hibernation is an adaptation that helps animals:

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Survive extreme cold and lack of food

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Find new food sources

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Protect themselves from predators

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Attract mates

Question 15

How does natural selection help different species develop adaptations?

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Individuals with traits that help them survive and reproduce pass on those traits to their offspring.

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Organisms develop traits that help them survive based on their own choices.

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Environmental changes directly cause organisms to develop adaptations.

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Adaptations are always beneficial.

Question 16

What is camouflage, an adaptation that helps an organism survive?

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Blending in with the surroundings

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Resembling another organism

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Reducing body temperature

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Storing food for winter

Question 17

Which of these is an example of mimicry, where one organism resembles another for protection?

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A butterfly resembling a leaf

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A skunk spraying foul-smelling liquid

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A frog changing color to match its surroundings

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A bird migrating to warmer climates

Question 18

How does hibernation, an adaptation for cold climates, help animals survive?

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Slows down metabolism and reduces the need for food

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Increases the amount of body fat stored

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Helps them find warmer habitats

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Provides protection from predators

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptation, a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?

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The ability of humans to solve problems

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The long neck of a giraffe

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The sharp claws of an eagle

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The green color of leaves

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of studying adaptations?

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Predicting the exact future evolution of species

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Understanding how living things have evolved

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Gaining insights into ecosystem connections

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Informing conservation strategies for endangered species

Question 21

How does hibernation help animals survive in cold weather?

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It slows down their body processes to save energy.

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It lets them build up extra fat for the winter.

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It makes their fur grow thicker and warmer.

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It helps them find food under the snow.

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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A bird's ability to sing a special song

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A plant's thick, waxy leaves

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A fish's shiny scales

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An insect's hard outer shell

Question 23

Which of the following is a physical adaptation that helps birds survive?

Accepted Answer

A sharp beak for catching insects

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Thick fur for staying warm

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Webbed feet for swimming

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Ability to echolocate

Question 24

Why are adaptations important for living things?

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They help organisms survive and reproduce in their environment.

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They make organisms more visible to predators.

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They reduce the amount of food available to organisms.

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They slow down the process of evolution.

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of adaptation that helps living things survive in their environment?

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Learning new things

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Camouflage

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Migration

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Hibernation

Question 26

How does camouflage help animals in the wild?

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They can blend in with their surroundings and hide from predators

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They appear larger to scare away predators

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They release bad smells to keep predators away

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They attract other animals to help them find food

Question 27

Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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A squirrel storing nuts for the winter

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A chameleon changing color to match its surroundings

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A bird having sharp claws to catch prey

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A polar bear growing thick fur for warmth

Question 28

Why are adaptations important for living things?

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They help organisms survive in their surroundings

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They make organisms look more beautiful

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They stop organisms from changing

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They reduce the number of predators

Question 29

How does hibernation help animals survive in very cold conditions?

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Their body temperature goes down and they need less food

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Their fur gets thicker

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They fly to warmer places

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They have babies

Question 30

What is an adaptation, and why is it crucial for living things?

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An adaptation is a change in an organism's body or behavior that helps it survive in its environment.

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An adaptation is a special feature that helps an organism move quickly.

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An adaptation is a short-term change in an organism's appearance.

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An adaptation is a change in an organism's habitat.

Question 31

Which of these animals uses camouflage to blend in with its surroundings?

Accepted Answer

A lizard that changes color to match its background

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A brightly colored parrot

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A snake with a venomous bite

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A bird with a loud call

Question 32

Hibernation is a way for animals to survive in:

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Cold climates

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Hot and dry climates

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Areas with a lot of predators

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Places with limited food

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Learning how to ride a bike

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Mimicry

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Migration

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Camouflage

Question 34

The long beak of a hummingbird helps it to:

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Get food from inside flowers

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Build nests

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Protect itself from predators

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Fly faster

Question 35

Which animal uses echolocation?

Accepted Answer

Dolphin

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Lion

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Hawk

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Snake

Question 36

Mimicry is an adaptation where:

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An organism looks like another organism to gain an advantage

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An organism changes its appearance to match its surroundings

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An organism behaves in a way that confuses predators

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An organism hibernates during extreme weather

Question 37

Butterflies have adaptations that help them hide from predators. Which adaptation helps butterflies blend in with their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Wings that resemble leaves

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Brightly colored wings

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Sharp claws

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Ability to fly quickly

Question 38

How does hibernation help animals survive the cold winter months?

Accepted Answer

Animals' metabolisms slow down during hibernation, allowing them to save energy and use stored body fat for food.

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Hibernation makes animals more active, helping them find food during winter.

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Hibernating animals have higher body temperatures, making them less affected by the cold.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that helps animals survive in their environment?

Accepted Answer

Having a bright color that makes them easier to spot by predators

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Thick fur that insulates them in cold climates

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Camouflage that helps them blend in with their surroundings

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Hibernation that allows them to conserve energy during winter

Question 40

Which animal has an adaptation that allows it to change its skin color to match its surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Chameleon

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Lion

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Dolphin

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Eagle

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Migration, which allows animals to move to more favorable climates seasonally

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Thick fur, which helps animals stay warm in cold climates

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Sharp claws, which help animals hunt for food

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Green skin, which helps animals blend in with their surroundings

Question 42

How does hibernation help animals survive in cold climates?

Accepted Answer

It slows down their body processes and reduces their energy needs, allowing them to conserve energy during winter

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It helps them find food more easily during the winter.

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It allows them to store more food for the winter.

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It provides them with extra insulation to keep them warm.

Question 43

Which of the following adaptations helps plants survive in environments with limited water?

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Storing water in thick stems, which allows them to survive during periods of drought

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Producing brightly colored flowers, which attracts pollinators

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Growing close to other plants for shade, which protects them from the sun

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Having large, thin leaves, which helps them absorb more sunlight

Question 44

Why do some animals have sharp teeth?

Accepted Answer

To tear and chew their food more effectively

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To attract mates

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To climb trees

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To defend themselves against predators

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of mimicry?

Accepted Answer

A harmless insect that resembles a bee to avoid being eaten by predators

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A bird that builds a nest in a tree

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A plant that produces nectar to attract bees for pollination

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A frog that changes color to match its surroundings

Question 46

How do adaptations benefit organisms?

Accepted Answer

They increase the chances of an organism's survival and ability to reproduce

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They help organisms find food more quickly

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They make organisms look more attractive

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can drive the development of new adaptations?

Accepted Answer

Lack of competition, as it reduces the pressure for organisms to adapt

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Natural selection, which favors individuals with traits that are better suited to their environment

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Environmental changes, which can create new challenges for organisms

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Variations within a population, which provide the raw material for natural selection

Question 48

How have adaptations contributed to the diversity of life on Earth?

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They have allowed organisms to occupy a wide range of habitats and fill different ecological niches, leading to the evolution of a variety of species

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They have caused the extinction of many species, reducing biodiversity

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They have made all organisms look the same, reducing diversity