Body patterns or coloring that make it hard to see

Colors or markings to make it look like something else

A chemical that is used to defend itself

The raccoon has hands and feet. Why would the raccoon need this adaptation?

to help them find and pick up food

What is a hypothesis that scientists make before they try an experiment?

a prediction based off of a gut feeling

A polar bear is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

They have big feet to produce high pressure on the snow

They have a thick layer of fat for insulation

They have waterproof fur for insulation when in water

Their fur looks white to blend in with their surroundings

An oak tree is adapted to grow in a wood. Which of the following is NOT true?

It loses its leaves in autumn to save food

It has a large root system to absorb water and minerals

It has a large root system to anchor the tree

It has plenty of leaves to absorb sunlight

A cactus is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?

Flowers only open during the heat of the day

The leaves are spines to prevent water loss

The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them

A camel is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?

They have long eyelashes to attract other camels

The nostrils can close to keep sand out

They have large feet so they do not sink in soft sand

Hedgehogs are nocturnal and hibernate during the winter. Which of the following is NOT true?

Hedgehogs eat insects and worms - they are herbivores

Their metabolic rate drops in winter

They are nocturnal as many insects are active at night

They hibernate as food is scarce in winter

Giraffes are adapted to live on the African savanna. Which of the following is NOT true?

They have a tiny heart to pump blood up their necks

They are tall so that it is easy to spot predators

They can drink up to 12 gallons of water when available

They have a long neck to eat leaves from tree tops

An arctic poppy is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

They have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is frozen

The flower moves during the day to face the sun

The stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss

They grow near to the ground to protect against winds

Penguins are adapted to live in the antarctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

The dark coloured feathers reflect heat from the sun

Their webbed feet make them powerful swimmers

They have overlapping feathers to waterproof them

They have thick skin and lots of fat to keep them warm

Poison is an adaptation that _____________.

makes animals sick or itchy. makes animals sick or itchy.

pollinates the plant. pollinates the plant.

attracts pollinators to the plant attracts pollinators to the plant.

A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.

attracts pollinators to the plant.

helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.

pokes animals that try to eat the plant.

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

Small clawed foot without a talon

Adaptation in Plants and Animals

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is an adaptation?

A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.

The food that an animal eats.

How energy moves in a food web.

How animals evolve throughout time.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How do adaptations help animals?

to hide from predators

to hunt for food

to survive in their habitats

All of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

Environment

Mimicry

Camouflage

Habitat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

predator

dinner

prey

stupid

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

A behavioral adaptation

Poor breeding

A physical adaptation

Plastic surgery gone horribly wrong

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When an animal looks like another animal it is called ______________.

camouflage

mimicry

warning coloration

protective resemblance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The environment in which an animal lives is called its...

habitat

adaptation

variation

relatedness

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Adaptation in Plants and Animals

45 questions

What is an adaptation?

How do adaptations help animals?

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

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

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

When an animal looks like another animal it is called ______________.

The environment in which an animal lives is called its...

A giraffe's long neck - used to reach leaves high in trees - is an example of a

Lions, bears, and owls all hunt other animals for their food. They are examples of

What are some things that can cause an animal to become endangered or extinct?

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