Adaptations

Which of these does NOT help an animal protect itself from enemies?

• claws
• playing dead
• blubber (fat)
• quills/spikes

Animals that migrate:

• save energy
• defend itself
• store food
• move with the season

Which kind of animals uses gills to breathe?

• Animals that live on land
• Animals that live in water
• Animals that have four legs
• Adult frogs

Hibernating animals will:

• move to warmer climates
• store food for later
• blend in with their surroundings
• stay active all winter long

How does camouflage help animals?

• It keeps them warm.
• It helps them take in food.
• It helps them move around.
• It helps them blend in with their surroundings.

How does blubber (fat) help an animal?

• Provides extra food
• Keeps them safe
• Provides water during a drought
• Keeps them warm in cold climates

Which animal would you find in a grassland?

• seal
• bear
• camel
• giraffe

Which adaptations would help a polar bear survive in the Arctic?

• blubber and white fur
• sharp claws and big ears
• white fur and small eyes
• big ears and small feet

A behavior or body structure that helps an organism meet its needs in its environment and helps it stay alive is:

• migration
• hibernation
• adaptation
• camouflage

Which characteristic of a woodpecker would best be used to get food?

• red head
• sharp talons
• pointy beak
• large eyes