Animal Adaptations

Which would make the BEST model for the beak of a bird that eats seeds from the ground?

• dropper
• strainer
• toothpick
• tweezers

Which statement about a fox and a rabbit is true?

• They both migrate to warmer areas for the winter.
• They are both aquatic animals.
• The fox is prey for the rabbit.
• The rabbit is prey for the fox.

Herons from northern states migrate to coastal Georgia to

• sleep through warmer months when food is scarce.
• sleep through colder months when food is scarce.
• find food in colder regions during the winter.
• find food in warmer regions during the winter.

An animal has webbed feet. Its eyes, ears, and nose are on top of its head. What can you infer about the habitat where this animal lives?

• The habitat is aquatic.
• The habitat has little or no light.
• The habitat is very dry.
• The habitat is very windy.

What adaptations for getting food does a hawk have?

• A small beak, which helps it eat seeds.
• Webbed feet, which help it swim and find fish.
• Sharp talons and a hooked beak, which help it grab prey and tear meat.
• Sharp mouth parts, which help it suck juices from insects.

Which is NOT an aquatic animal?

• alligator
• beaver
• bat
• fish

A mussel's foot help a mussel

• capture food.
• breathe in water.
• attach to underwater rocks.
• stay dry.

Which animal hibernates?

• an armadillo
• a blue heron
• a little brown bat
• a water strider

A non-poisonous snake looks very much like a poisonous snake. What type of adaptation does the non-poisonous snake have?

• camouflage
• waterproof skin
• hibernation
• mimicry

An alligator's adaptations would be most useful in the mountain region.

• True
• False