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Interdependence SC.5.L.17.1
In the 1800s, the US military used horses to
transport weapons and supplies through the
American West. The dry, hot weather was difficult
on the horses, and the terrain lacked the grass
that horses fed on. In 1836, a US Army explorer
recommended to the military that camels should
be used instead.
Why would camels be better to use than horses?
A. Camels are native to the American West.
B. Camels are cheaper to use and eat less food.
C. Camels are adapted to live in a hot, dry climate.
D. Camels are easier to train and can carry more
equipment.
In the 1800s, the US military used horses to
transport weapons and supplies through the
American West. The dry, hot weather was difficult
on the horses, and the terrain lacked the grass
that horses fed on. In 1836, a US Army explorer
recommended to the military that camels should
be used instead.
Why would camels be better to use than horses?
A. Camels are native to the American West.
B. Camels are cheaper to use and eat less food.
C. Camels are adapted to live in a hot, dry climate.
D. Camels are easier to train and can carry more
equipment.
Two animals that live in Florida are the American bittern and
the Key deer. The bittern is a bird that has a buff and brown
colored back that allows it to blend in with the sawgrass of
the lakes it lives near. When it feels threatened, the bittern
freezes and points its head skyward to resemble a reed. The
Key deer is brown in color, lives in the forest, and freezes
when it feels threatened.
How do these two animals use similar adaptations in order
to survive in their very different environments?
A. Both the bittern and the deer use their small size to hide
from approaching predators.
B. Both animals live in groups and huddle together with their
family for protection from predators.
C. Both animals use their coloring and lack of big movement
to avoid being seen by predators.
D. Both the bittern and the deer use the movement of the
trees and bushes around them to distract predators so they
can escape.
Two animals that live in Florida are the American bittern and
the Key deer. The bittern is a bird that has a buff and brown
colored back that allows it to blend in with the sawgrass of
the lakes it lives near. When it feels threatened, the bittern
freezes and points its head skyward to resemble a reed. The
Key deer is brown in color, lives in the forest, and freezes
when it feels threatened.
How do these two animals use similar adaptations in order
to survive in their very different environments?
A. Both the bittern and the deer use their small size to hide
from approaching predators.
B. Both animals live in groups and huddle together with their
family for protection from predators.
C. Both animals use their coloring and lack of big movement
to avoid being seen by predators.
D. Both the bittern and the deer use the movement of the
trees and bushes around them to distract predators so they
can escape.
In the savannahs in Africa, elephants and
giraffes both use acacia trees for food. What
impact would removing these large animals
from the savannah most likely have on the
surroundings?
A. The population of acacia trees would
decrease.
B. The trees would begin to take over and
there would be less grass.
C. The population of smaller animals would
take over because there would be no
predators.
D. The large animals in other areas would
migrate to the area and eat all of the trees
on the savannah.
In the savannahs in Africa, elephants and
giraffes both use acacia trees for food. What
impact would removing these large animals
from the savannah most likely have on the
surroundings?
A. The population of acacia trees would
decrease.
B. The trees would begin to take over and
there would be less grass.
C. The population of smaller animals would
take over because there would be no
predators.
D. The large animals in other areas would
migrate to the area and eat all of the trees
on the savannah.
Ashley is identifying insects and finds a camo
moth. A camo moth looks like a leaf and is able
to easily blend in with its surroundings. Which
of the following is a result of this ability?
A. The camo moth needs less food.
B. The camo moth uses less energy.
C. The camo moth has fewer offspring to care
for.
D. The camo moth has a greater chance of
survival.
Ashley is identifying insects and finds a camo
moth. A camo moth looks like a leaf and is able
to easily blend in with its surroundings. Which
of the following is a result of this ability?
A. The camo moth needs less food.
B. The camo moth uses less energy.
C. The camo moth has fewer offspring to care
for.
D. The camo moth has a greater chance of
survival.
Caroline knows that cars using gasoline
produce toxins, which reduce air quality.
Which of the following is the best way
we can reduce toxins in the air?
A. Reduce the burning of fossil fuels.
B. Drill for oil off of Florida's coastlines.
C. Find different ways to conserve energy
use at home.
D. Increase recycling of paper products,
bottles, and cans.
Caroline knows that cars using gasoline
produce toxins, which reduce air quality.
Which of the following is the best way
we can reduce toxins in the air?
A. Reduce the burning of fossil fuels.
B. Drill for oil off of Florida's coastlines.
C. Find different ways to conserve energy
use at home.
D. Increase recycling of paper products,
bottles, and cans.
Hurricane Andrew caused many animals in the Miami Zoo
to become displaced. Two of the animals that lost their
homes were the collared lemming which has thick
white fur and sharp claws, and the other was a marsh
rabbit that has thin brown fur and is a strong swimmer.
If both were thought to have sought refuge in a Florida
forest, which answer best describes the animal that
would have a better chance of survival?
A. the marsh rabbit, because its ability to swim helps it to
scare away predators
B. the collared lemming, because its sharp claws help it
burrow into the ground to hide
C. the collared lemming, because its thick, white fur helps
it stay warm during the winter months
D. the marsh rabbit, because its thin, brown fur helps it
blend into its environment
Hurricane Andrew caused many animals in the Miami Zoo
to become displaced. Two of the animals that lost their
homes were the collared lemming which has thick
white fur and sharp claws, and the other was a marsh
rabbit that has thin brown fur and is a strong swimmer.
If both were thought to have sought refuge in a Florida
forest, which answer best describes the animal that
would have a better chance of survival?
A. the marsh rabbit, because its ability to swim helps it to
scare away predators
B. the collared lemming, because its sharp claws help it
burrow into the ground to hide
C. the collared lemming, because its thick, white fur helps
it stay warm during the winter months
D. the marsh rabbit, because its thin, brown fur helps it
blend into its environment
The American Black Bear lives in many parts
of North America. A black bear in Colorado
might hibernate for three or more months
in winter, while a black bear in Florida may
hibernate for only a few weeks, or not at all.
Which statement best explains why?
A. Florida black bears are a different species
from Colorado black bears.
B. Florida black bears hibernate less because
their climate is not as cold.
C. Florida black bears have less territory and
cannot risk a long hibernation.
D. Florida black bears eat different food from
bears in Colorado and need less rest.
The American Black Bear lives in many parts
of North America. A black bear in Colorado
might hibernate for three or more months
in winter, while a black bear in Florida may
hibernate for only a few weeks, or not at all.
Which statement best explains why?
A. Florida black bears are a different species
from Colorado black bears.
B. Florida black bears hibernate less because
their climate is not as cold.
C. Florida black bears have less territory and
cannot risk a long hibernation.
D. Florida black bears eat different food from
bears in Colorado and need less rest.
The Brazilian Pepper plant was brought to Florida
for decorating the yards of homes, but it has
spread to Florida's wilderness. It is a large plant
that grows quickly and has no natural predators.
Based on these facts, why is the Brazilian Pepper a
problem for Florida's native plants?
A. The Brazilian Pepper takes up the space that
native plants need in order to grow.
B. Animals eat the Brazilian Pepper instead of native
plants and spread its seeds instead.
C. People prefer the appearance of the Brazilian
Pepper so fewer native plants are grown.
D. The Brazilian Pepper can pollinate with other
plants and damage their ability to reproduce.
The Brazilian Pepper plant was brought to Florida
for decorating the yards of homes, but it has
spread to Florida's wilderness. It is a large plant
that grows quickly and has no natural predators.
Based on these facts, why is the Brazilian Pepper a
problem for Florida's native plants?
A. The Brazilian Pepper takes up the space that
native plants need in order to grow.
B. Animals eat the Brazilian Pepper instead of native
plants and spread its seeds instead.
C. People prefer the appearance of the Brazilian
Pepper so fewer native plants are grown.
D. The Brazilian Pepper can pollinate with other
plants and damage their ability to reproduce.
Animals which share the same space must compete for
resources. Which answer is the best example of this?
A. The cattle egret will stay close to grazing animals.
When grazing animals move, they stir up insects, which
the egret then eats.
B. Some species of orchid look like a female bee. This
attracts male bees, who leave pollen so that the orchid
can reproduce.
C. Humans cut down forests and built roads in the Florida
Everglades. The Florida panthers living there had less
territory and their population declined.
D. Rhesus monkeys were released into the wild along
Florida's Silver River. The monkeys have adapted to the
environment and have lived there for over eighty years.
Animals which share the same space must compete for
resources. Which answer is the best example of this?
A. The cattle egret will stay close to grazing animals.
When grazing animals move, they stir up insects, which
the egret then eats.
B. Some species of orchid look like a female bee. This
attracts male bees, who leave pollen so that the orchid
can reproduce.
C. Humans cut down forests and built roads in the Florida
Everglades. The Florida panthers living there had less
territory and their population declined.
D. Rhesus monkeys were released into the wild along
Florida's Silver River. The monkeys have adapted to the
environment and have lived there for over eighty years.
Living things can inherit behavior, learn it from
other creatures, or change their behavior
because of their environment. Which
example describes learned behavior in a
living thing?
A. A sea turtle that hatches on a beach will
crawl toward the ocean.
B. Most humans begin to speak when they are
one or two years old.
C. Fireflies can produce light from their
abdomens to attract mates.
D. Sunflowers are able to turn to face the Sun
to help them grow.
Living things can inherit behavior, learn it from
other creatures, or change their behavior
because of their environment. Which
example describes learned behavior in a
living thing?
A. A sea turtle that hatches on a beach will
crawl toward the ocean.
B. Most humans begin to speak when they are
one or two years old.
C. Fireflies can produce light from their
abdomens to attract mates.
D. Sunflowers are able to turn to face the Sun
to help them grow.