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Survival Structures

Connect structures such as thorns, shells, and camouflage to survival in 10 problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: 4-LS1-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: science
Topic: Connecting plant and animal structures such as thorns, shells, and camouflage to specific survival functions.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. A cactus has sharp spines covering its stem. How do these spines help the cactus survive?
2. A turtle has a hard shell on its back and belly. How does this shell help the turtle survive?
3. A rabbit has long back legs that are very strong. How do these legs help the rabbit survive?
4. A hummingbird has a long, thin beak. How does this beak help the hummingbird survive?
5. A stick insect has a body that looks exactly like a brown twig. How does this body shape and color help the stick insect survive?
6. A rose bush has sharp thorns growing on its stems. How do these thorns help the rose bush survive?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 4-LS1-1
Skill: Connecting plant and animal structures such as thorns, shells, and camouflage to specific survival functions.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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