Plant & Animal Adaptations

Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?

• a behavior that helps a living thing survive
• a body part that helps a living thing survive
• body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive
• a feature that helps a plant survive

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

• mimicry
• camouflage
• migration
• hibernation

Which of these BEST describes how some birds survive when the weather gets cold? 

• They store twigs and sticks in their nest
• They grow more feathers to stay warm in the winter 
• They hide in bushes and wait for warm weather 
• They migrate to a warmer climate 

Some animals move great distances as the seasons change.  What is this called?

• mimicry
• hibernation
• migration
• camouflage

An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• the spikes on a porcupine 
• a snake biting when threatened

How do adaptations help animals?

• to hide from predators
• to survive in their habitats
• to hunt for food
• all of these are correct

A period of deep sleep that occurs in some animals when outside temperatures are cold: ______

• migration
• mimicry
• hibernation
• camouflage

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• behavior adaptation
• physical adaptation

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• small seeds
• sharp thorns
• deep roots

I am an animal that lives in the arctic. I have adaptations that allow me to survive in my environment. Which of the following is an adaptation that will allow me to survive the arctic?

• thick, white fur
• short, fluffy tail
• speed 
• digging in the ground