Adaptation

What was the name of the scientist who had the theory of evolution?

• Lamarck
• Einstein
• Washington
• Darwin

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Which of the following is a physical adaptation for the underlined animal?

• A snake unhinges its jaw to eat a rabbit it just caught.
• A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to pretend to be dead.
• A herd of buffalo encircle their young to protect them from a pack of wolves.
• A dung beetle rolls a piece of dung across the desert.

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Which of the following is NOT a behaviour?

• Migration
• Hibernation
• Extinction

True or false: When an animal hibernates, its body temperature drops and its heartbeat and breathing slows down.

• True
• False

Polar bears have compact ears, a small tail, and thick fur to keep themselves warm. Are these examples of physical (structural) or behavioural adaptations?

• Physical
• Behavioural

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The goal of every species on earth is...

• to survive and reproduce 
• divide and conquer 
• survive and conquer 
• reproduce and die 

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A trait or behavior that helps organisms survive and reproduce 

• multiplication 
• revolt
• adaptation 
• populate 

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What is the scientific term for an animal that is eaten by another animal?

• predator
• dinner
• prey
• stupid

Lions often hide in the tall grass while stalking their prey.  This is an example of...

• camouflage
• warning coloration
• mimicry
• hibernation

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Why is a spider spinning a web an innate behavior?

• It learns how to spin the web from its mother.
• It learns how to spin a web through insight learning.  
• It is born knowing how to spin a web.
• It learns how to spin a web through observational learning.