Q: A fox grows thicker fur as a season changes. This adaptation helps the fox to

OPTIONS:
- find food
- keep warmer
- grow stronger
- escape from predators
A: keep warmer
Q: In the Adirondack forests of New York, some trees have died. The change in the forest is thought to be related to air pollution and rain. Which abiotic factor most likely has been changed as a result of the pollution and rain which resulted in the death of the trees?

OPTIONS:
- a decrease in the amount of available oxygen
- an increase in the amount of sunlight
- a decrease in the pH of the soil
- an increase in soil nutrients
A: a decrease in the pH of the soil
Q: Which factor would have the greatest influence on the southern migration of animals living in the Northern Hemisphere?

OPTIONS:
- strong storms
- long periods of drought
- cold air temperatures
- increasing daylight hours
A: cold air temperatures
Q: A science class is taking a field trip to a forest to observe and study birds. Which tool would be most helpful for observing birds?

OPTIONS:
- beakers
- binoculars
- safety goggles
- microscopes
A:
binoculars