Habitats and Communities 4.2

Which of the following is an adaptation to live in a cold place?

• wings or feathers

• a layer of fat under the skin

• a long neck

• spotted fur

The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.
• behavior.
• migration.
• camouflage.

Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?

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

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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True or false: Animals can choose their adaptations

• True
• False

Behavioral adaptations are:

• Body parts that help a living thing survive in its environment
• Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment

Physical adaptations are:

• Body parts that help a living thing survive in its environment
• Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment

Cactus have a thick waxy coating on their stem that keeps them from drying out- is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation
• Physical adaptation 

Penguins huddle together to stay warm - is this a behavioral adaptation or a physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation
• Physical adaptation

What is the job of plant's roots?

• provide support
• anchor it to the soil
• protect the plant's stem
• absorb light for photosynthesis