Adaptations Quiz

Any characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

• Spines

• Hibernation

• Adaptation

Some animals survive the winter by slowing down their bodies. EX: A bear does this

• Store

• Hibernation

• Prey

A pelican can scoop up fish because

• it has a long beak and big pouch to hold them once caught.

• it has a small beak that punctures the fish.

• it has camouflage feathers that allow it to hide.

A buffalo can stay warm in winter because

• It it fast and can run from the cold weather.

• It hibernates in caves.

• It has thick fur and can dig through the snow to find its food.

An owl can find prey at night because

• their feathers are very quiet and animals can't hear them.

• it has excellent hearing and very sensitive eyes.

• it sleeps during the day so it has to find food in the night.

A porcupine can protect itself because

• it has quills that can stand up and poke it's predators.

• it can climb trees faster than it's predators.

• it can burrow underground away from it's predators.

The anole lizard can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings. Changing its skin color -

• allows the lizard to sleep at night

• helps the lizard find water and food

• keeps enemies from seeing the lizard

Some plants, such as a cactus, are covered with sharp spines. How do these structures help the cactus survive?

• They protect the cactus from animals that eat it.

• They let the cactus get water from the ground.

• They allow food to pass into the cactus stem.

The polar bear lives in cold, snowy environments. Which of the following characteristics of the polar bear is an adaptation to help keep it warm?

• Sharp teeth and claws

• Thick fur and layers of fat

• Large paws and strong legs

Anteaters eat mostly ants and termites that live in tall mounds made of dirt. Which part of an anteater’s body is most useful in getting food?

• Short, stubby ears

• Stiff, straw-like hair

• A long, sticky tongue