Adaptation Quiz

What does a giraffe's long neck help it do?

• get food

• hide from predators

• move faster

• sleep better

Monarch butterflies fly from Canada to Mexico when it gets cold. What type of adaptation is this?

• hibernation

• migration

• camouflage

• defensive

Plants and animals that don't require a large amount of water would most likely be found in what type of habitat?

• ocean

• grassland

• desert

• rain forest

Which adaptation specifically helps an animal survive while staying in a cold climate?

• blubber

• wings

• sharp teeth

• long neck

What is the stinger on a wasp used for?

• attracting other wasps

• carrying food

• protection from its predators

• to get food

The arctic fox uses protective coloring to hide from their predators. In summer their coats are various shades of gray and brown. What will their coats look like in winter?

• brown

• white

• the same all year round

• yellow

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• a butterfly having wings

• a bear hibernating for winter

• humans having thumbs

• giraffe's having long necks

Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation?

• a mole hibernating for winter

• a bird migrating south

• a sea turtle having a hard shell

• a cheetah running fast

The black mamba is the most aggressive snake in Africa. Animal aggression is an example of a:

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation

A mother cheetah chirps to warn her baby of danger. This is an example of a:

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation