Biomes and Adaptations Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation found in the tundra biome?

• Thick blubber in polar bears

• White fur on arctic foxes

• Migration in caribou

• Large paws in lynx

Multiple Choice

What adaptation helps a lynx survive in the coniferous forest?

• Camouflage

• Long ears for cooling

• Large paws for walking on snow

• Hibernation

Multiple Choice

How do deer adapt to the changing seasons in temperate forests?

• They burrow underground

• They change the color of their coat

• They develop stripes

• They grow thick blubber

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation in grasslands?

• Speed of cheetahs

• Stripes on zebras

• Burrowing by prairie dogs

• Long legs of moose

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a camel’s humps?

• To store fat for energy

• To regulate body temperature

• To carry water for travel

• To attract mates

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason rainforest insects have camouflage?

• To attract mates

• To help navigate dense forests

• To hide from predators

• To find food easily

Multiple Choice

In the ocean biome, which adaptation helps fish avoid predators from above and below?

• Streamlined body shape

• Countershading

• Prehensile (Grasping) tails

• Food caching

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a physical adaptation and a behavioral adaptation. Provide at least two examples of each from the previous slides

Open Ended

Why do you think camouflage is a common adaptation in so many biomes? Provide examples from at least two different biomes.

Open Ended

How does storing food help animals survive in cold climates? Use examples from the coniferous and temperate forests.

Open Ended

Imagine you are designing an animal that lives in the desert. Describe at least three adaptations your animal would need and explain why.