Adaptations and Traits

The anole lizard can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings. Changing its skin color —

• allows the lizard to sleep at night
• helps the lizard find water and food
• keeps enemies from seeing the lizard
• warns animals to avoid the lizard

The polar bear lives in cold, snowy environments.  Which of the following characteristics of the polar bear is an adaptation to help keep it warm?

• Sharp teeth and claws
• Thick fur and layers of fat
• Large paws and strong legs
• White color and short tail

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior?

• A pig having a snout and a curly tail.
• A cow eating grass in a large field.
• A horse performing tricks in a rodeo.
• A camel having feet for walking in sand.

All of the following are changes to an environment that could help an animal thrive EXCEPT-

• more of the kind of plants the animal eats.
• fewer predators that eat the animal.
• less rain during the spring and summer.
• removal of animals that eat the same food.

Birds with large, sharp claws and beaks most likely eat

• tall grasses

• pond microorganisms

• small animals

Camels have wide, flat, leathery pads on their feet. This helps them

• find sources of water.

• climb rocky hills.

• walk on hot sand.

In the rainforest, colorful flowers survive by

• attracting snakes to eat them.

• attracting bees to pollinate them.

• helping monkeys hide.

An adaptation is

• a role an organism plays in its environment.

• a characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive.

• a body part.

A hummingbird has a long, thin, straw-like beak. This helps a bird -

• pick up and crack small seeds
• suck nectar from flowers
• tear flesh from its prey
• filter mud and silt from food

Which type of leaf adaptation is best for getting sunlight in a very shady area? 

• A--thin leaf with waxy covering
• B--big, broad leaf
• C--thin, modified leaf with waxy covering
• D--medium-sized leaf with indented edges