Adaptation of Species

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

• Lamarck
• Einstein
• Washington
• Darwin

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

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

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage
• Habitat

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

• predator
• dinner
• prey
• stupid