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Objective 2 - Life Science                                                      
 

 

 

5.9C - Predict some adaptive characteristics required for survival and reproduction by an organism in an ecosystem

Which of the following characteristics would
NOT give animals an advantage in the ocean?

F Long body hair
G A smooth body
H Structures that sense movement
J A strong sense of smell

The type of penguin shown in the picture
above lives in the icy lands of Antarctica. The
male penguins huddle together in a tight
group. They stay in these tight groups most
likely because they are —


F looking for the sun
G hiding from predators
H sharing body heat
J fighting over a piece of food