animal characteristics review

Which adaptation helps the duck move about in the water?

• eyes

• brown feathers

• bill

• webbed feet

An animal uses its eyes to meet its needs when it does all of the following EXCEPT

• search for food

• find water to drink

• see rocks and soil

• look for shelter

Birds need to move about to find food to eat, water to drink and places to hide. Which part of their body helps most birds move about?

• claws

• beak

• wings

• teeth

A tiger's fur is striped to-

• keep them warm in the winter

• help them hide in tall grass

• help them run faster

• keep insects from biting them

Which adaptation is most helpful to an animal that catches other animals for food?

• thick layer of fat and fur

• sharp teeth and claws

• long bushy tail

• tiny eyes and ears

What kind of pet does Mrs. Lee have?

• cat

• dog

• no pets

• squirrel