3 March Grade 2 Animal Adaptations

___________ is a term used to describe animals that blend into their habitats.

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Adaptations

• Instincts

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Adaptations help animals ___________.

• survive

• get food

• protect themselves

• all of the above

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Some animals use certain body parts to ___________ themselves or their babies.

• defend

• scare

• adapt

• raise

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Camouflage can help prey hide from its predators. It can also hide predators from prey.

• True
• False

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The armadillo's hard body covering is a shell. It is an example of which adaptation?

• digging

• getting food

• protection

• shelter

How does an outer body covering help an animal survive?

• It protects the animals

• It regulates temperature

• It helps attract a mate

• all of these

Outer body coverings such as fur, scales, or feathers are considered to be an adaptation.

• True
• False

This tundra animal has which adaptations?

• fat layer

• large paws

• white fur

• all of these

Which ecosystem is this animal from?

• temperate forest

• desert

• grassland

• rain forest

What adaptation is shown here?

• body covering color for camouflage

• long tail for balance

• fat layer

• teeth to chew grass