Adaptations

An adaptation is...

• a physical trait or a behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment.

• when animals use their senses

• where an organism lives

Fur color, long limbs, strong jaws are all examples of...

• Behavioral adaptations

• Structural adaptations

• Animal body parts

What behavioral adaptation do manatees have?

• Swim fast underwater

• Migrating to warmer water

• Growing a shell

If a polar bear's environment became warmer and forest began to grow, which polar bears would most likely survive?

• Heavier polar bears

• Faster polar bears

• Darker polar bears

Animals that hibernate

• remain inactive until the temperature gets warmer

• migrate to another city to survive

• camouflage and hide from predators

Any coloring, shape or pattern that allows organisms to blend in are called...

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Migrate

• Hibernation

How is a seed coat an adaptation for a plant?

• It contain food for animals

• It protects the seed

• It helps animals smell the seed better

Which is an example of plant adaptation?

• A cacti that has thick, waxy stems to prevent water loss

• A sunflower with seeds

• A tree with roots

How is producing so many acorns an important adaptation that helps oak trees survive?

• The more acorns, the more squirrels will eat

• The more acorns, the greater chance some will germinate and grow

• The more acorns, the taller the tree will grow

Which animal will most likely NOT survive in its environment?

• A white rabbit in a grassy field

• A grey octopus under coral rock

• A brown owl living in a tree