Animal Adaptations Quiz

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.

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

Chameleons have the ability to change color. Why do they do that?

• to use less energy

• to change the temperature

• to blend in and hide

• it helps them hibernate

What is an adaptation?

• A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.

• The food that an animal eats.

• How energy moves in a food web.

• Where an animal is on the food chain.

All of the following are physical adaptations except...

• Sharp claws

• Blubber

• Hibernation

• Thick fur