Animal Adaptations

As the length of daylight shortens and the temperatures cool, geese and some other birds fly south from New York State. This behavioral change is known as

• communicating

• huntington

• migration

• hibernation

In which example is the organism defending itself?

• A fox smells food

• An owl sees a mouse.

• A bee lands on a colorful flower.

• A skunk produces an odor.

Warmer temperatures can cause a deer to rub against trees to remove clumps of heavy fur. This behavior is helping the deer to

• reproduce

• feel cooler

• store fat

• camouflage itself

When a beaver senses a predator approaching, it slaps its tail on the surface of the water. This action is an example of an animal using a body part to

• find food

• attract a mate

• build a shelter

• communicate information

A skunk’s odor is unpleasant to other animals. A monarch butterfly’s coloration warns birds of its bitter taste. These adaptations help these animals to

• find water

• find prey

• seek shelter

• avoid predators

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Which body structure provides camouflage for the polar bear in its environment?

• rough tongue

• white fur

• short tail

• strong legs

Which observation of the bird in winter provides the best evidence that the bird is storing fat?

• It has fewer feathers.

• It changes color.

• It is bigger.

• It has a longer neck.

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The diagrams show four rabbits. Which rabbit would have the best chance of survival in a snowy environment?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Some animals can identify a mate by its bright colors. Which body structure is needed to sense color?

• tongue

• skin

• eye

• ear

Which example shows an animal adapting to a seasonal change in its environment?

• a fox hunting rabbits

• a goose migrating south

• a dog chasing cats

• a bat flying at night