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14 questions
1) For each of these give an example of an animal that lives in the ecosystem labeled in each section.
*Note you can use the same animal for different ecosystems as long the animal can truly be found in those locations.

2) List one trait/behavior that the animal you listed has that helps it survive in that ecosystem.
Example: Thick undercoat of fur
Then state how that trait/behavior helps it survive.
Example: To keep the animal warm

3) List a different trait/behavior for that animal you listed has that helps it survive in that ecosystem.
Example: Burrow
Then state how that trait/behavior helps it survive.
Example: To avoid the Sun's heatwaves

*Note you can use do any of the following for the trait/behavior part of this assignment.
- 2 traits and 0 behaviors
- 0 traits and 2 behaviors
- 1 trait and 1 behavior
Desert Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Desert Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Desert Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
Forest Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Forest Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Forest Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
Freshwater Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Freshwater Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Freshwater Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
Grassland Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Grassland Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Grassland Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
Marine Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Marine Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Marine Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
Terrestrial Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Terrestrial Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Terrestrial Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
Tundra Ecosystem
5
An animal that lives in the Tundra Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______
5
An animal that lives in the Tundra Ecosystem: _______

1) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______

2) A trait/behavior that helps it survive: _______
Reason for that trait/behavior (how it helps it survive): _______