Match the Type of Animal Movement with the Adaptation That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Match the type of animal movement with the adaptation that reduces friction or opposes gravity.
-Reduce friction by secreting a lubricating mucus or adjust body so that only some portion touches the ground at one time.

• A)animals that creep or slither along surfaces
• B)animals that swim
• C)animals that fly
• D)animals that jump
• E)animals that walk or run

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Definitions:

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed in order to test its effects on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable.

Quasi-experimental

A research design that attempts to establish cause-and-effect relationships but lacks random assignment of participants to control or experimental groups.