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5.40 Structures and Functions for Survival (State Extension) Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 5.40 Structures and Functions for Survival (State Extension). Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Structures and Functions for Survival (State Extension) - Which plan or investigation best explains how plant and animal structures to functions? (e.g., roots, beaks, fur) and how they aid survival in environments. (State extensions: TEKS, SOL, CPALMS; CCSS: RI.5.4)

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Grade 5

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student wants to know whether thicker leaves help a plant survive dry wind. Which pair of results would best support that idea?

AThin-leaf plants make more flowers in spring than in fall

BThick-leaf plants have darker soil around them

CThick-leaf plants grow taller in shade than in Sun

DThick-leaf plants lose less water and stay upright longer than thin-leaf plants under the same windy conditions

Solution & Explanation:To support the claim, show less water loss and better condition during dry wind, with conditions kept the same.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

“A desert snake has light-colored scales. A forest snake of the same size has dark scales.”

Which hypothesis best connects scale color to survival?

ADark scales help the forest snake make seeds

BScale color has no possible effect on temperature

CLight scales reflect more sunlight and may help the desert snake stay cooler

DLight scales help the snake breathe underwater

Solution & Explanation:In hot deserts, reflecting sunlight can reduce heating. Color is a structure that can affect temperature regulation.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A student says, “Roots only hold plants in place.” Which example best shows another important root function?

AA flower’s petals attract insects

BA carrot’s root stores food for the plant

CA fish’s scales reduce water loss

DA bird’s wings help it fly

Solution & Explanation:Roots can absorb water and minerals and can also store food (as in carrots and other root vegetables).

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.5.40 (Explain how plant and animal structures support survival.).