Adaptations Quiz Pre AP

Drip tips aid in the survival of plants in the rainforest because they prevent rain from accumulating on the leaves. Changes to organisms that help them survive in an environment are known as

• Metamorphosis

• Adaptations

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

What is the process where individuals that are more adapted to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully than less adapted individuals?

• A. natural selection

• B. adaptation

• C. migration

• D. selective breeding

3. Which choice describes animal adaptations best suited for a cold environment?

• A. Eyes and nostrils on the top half of the head, outer covering of scales

• B. Special feet with flattened, webbed toes for climbing up smooth surfaces

• C. Torpedo body shape for fast swimming

• D. Two layers of fur; inner layer insulates, outer layer sheds moisture and protects from wind.

Breeds of dogs, such as German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers, occur as a result of:

• A. selective breeding

• B. hormones

• C. Mutation

• D. natural selection

9. Rabbits in most areas have a brown coat. The arctic hare has a bright white coat in winter. How does the arctic hare's white color help it survive?

• A. It makes the hare warmer during the summer.

• B. It helps the hare blend in to its background.

• C. It makes the hare appear larger to predators.

• D. It helps the hare stay warm during the winter.

Ancient horses used to hide behind trees for protection from predators. The environment changed their habitat from a forest to grasslands. What adaptation of the present day horse has helped protect themselves from their predators?

• A. Their smaller build

• B. Their longer tail

• C. Their more muscular legs

• D. Their bigger teeth

20. An inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in its specific environment is called a(n)

• A. homologous structure

• B. vestigial organ

• C. adaptation

• D. speciation

Darwin referred to the “survival of

the fittest” as

• A. use it or lose it

• B. natural selection

• C. homologous structures

• D. struggle for existence

Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability

to hide from predators and prey by blending in

with their environment. They can change the

pattern and/or color of their skin.

This ability is known as —

• A natural selection

• B imitation

• C selective breeding

• D camouflage

Which of the following adaptations helps birds fly?

• F They have more fat than most animals, so they can fly for long distances.

• G They have hollow bones, so they are lighter.

• H They have smaller blood vessels, so their hearts have to work less in flight.

• J They have a larger stomach, so they can absorb food faster.