Animal Adaptations Flashcard

Front

Physical adaptations are ___________ that allow an animal to find and consume food, defend itself, and to reproduce in order to survive.

Back

body structures or features

Front

Camouflage and mimicry are examples of ___________ adaptations.

Back

physical

Front

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral adaptation?

• Making a nest in the crevices of buildings
• Hunting at night
• Collecting food from trash cans
• Having large eyes that can see well in the dark

Back

Having large eyes that can see well in the dark

Front

What adaptation helps a seal survive in the cold? Options: blubber, body shape, skin color, sharp teeth.

Back

blubber

Front

Which adaptation would NOT help a hawk catch a mouse? Options: hollow bones, excellent eye sight, talons, camouflage

Back

hollow bones

Front

The ears of this fox are an example of...

Back

a structural adaptation.

Front

A baby leopard stays with its mother and she teaches them how to hunt for food. This is a(n) _________ behavior.

Back

learned

Front

Which is NOT a physical adaptation?

• a bear hibernating in the winter
• a bird with a sharp beak
• a fish with scales on its body
• a squid using ink to escape the evil clutches of a predator

Back

a bear hibernating in the winter

Front

Birds have different beaks to help them survive in their habitat, which is a type of ___________ adaptation.

Back

physical

Front

Hibernation, migration, and dormancy are examples of ___________ adaptations.

Back

behavioral