Animal adaptation quiz

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

• hibernation
• migration
• habitat
• coloration

A body covering or body part that helps an animal defend itself is an example of a...

• a learned behavior.
• an instinct.
• a stimuli.
• physical adaptation.

When organisms copy the traits of other living things in their environment, for an example a coral snake and a king snake.

• mimicry

• migrate

• hibernate

• survive

An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

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An arctic fox's coat changes color to blend into its surroundings. This is called________

• hibernation

• camouflage

• locomotion

• mimicry

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps a seal survive in a cold habitat?

• blubber

• body shape

• skin color

• sharp teeth

An animal's body covering helps it to survive.  Which group below is made up of body coverings?

• fur, teeth, feathers, skin
• bones, teeth, feet, eyes
• feathers, fur, skin, scales
• scales, fur, claws, skin

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Changes in the way an animal acts or behaves is what?

• behavioral adaptations

• physical adaptations

• chemical adaptations

• genetic adaptations

Which adaptation would you see on a bird in a water habitat?

• Perching feet

• Grasping feet

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

The water in the ocean begins to turn cooler and whales need to move to warmer water. This is an example of...

• Hibernation

• Mimicry

• Migration

• Camouflage