Match the titles on the left to the correct definition on the right.
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Adaptation
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The job that a structure performs that helps the organism survive
Function
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The sequence of stages or changes in the life of an organism
Structure
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A physical feature, like the shape of a body part, of an organism
Life cycle
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A structure or behavior that helps an organism live and survive in a specific environment
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Question 2
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The prickly pear cactus can be found in South Texas. Which characteristics makes it suitable for living in the dry South Texas climate?
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Question 3
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Which statements describe the life cycles of both plants and insects?
Select TWO correct answers.
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Question 4
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The racoon can be found in most areas of Texas. The coati has a smaller territory and is found from Big Bend to Brownsville. These two species are related. The chart shows the characteristics of these two species.
Which statement does NOT describe how the body structures of these animals help them escape predators?
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Question 5
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The leaves of two types of plants that live in different environments are shown in the pictures.
The leaves of both plants have different structures. What differences in the structure of the leaves of these plants likely help them survive in their environments?