Camouflage Quiz

What is the main idea of the section "seasonal blending"

• ptarmigans grow speckled coats in the spring
• some animals change colors with the seasons
• Snow owls are arctic birds
• artic hares have brown fur in the summer

Why would an animal want to play dead? 

• to rest
• to trick another animal
• to play a game
• to get eaten 

Which saying best describes the use of camouflage in nature?

• on the strong survive
• you win some; you lose some
• be careful what you wish for
• a penny saved is a penny earned

What does disguise mean?

• to eat another animal
• to be honest
• to scare someone
• to pretend to be something you are not

How is a lion like an earless lizard?

• they both have furry mans and tails
• they are both the color of their environment
• they both live in Africa and Mexico
• they both use trickery to hide themselves

Which of the following animals do NOT change color? 

• chameleon
• octopus
• elephant
• crab spider

Which animals camouflage is an example of flash coloration?

• zebra
• io moth
• chameleon
• deer 

How is disruptive coloration different from warning coloration?

• disruptive breaks up an animals outline and hides its true shape
• disruptive flashes a bright color at predators
• disruptive uses bright colors to warn predators

Why is it important for you animals to use camouflage?

• it warns predators to stay away
• it startles them with a flash of color
• it makes them look dead so predators won't eat them
• it hides them from predators while their parents are away