Plants and Animals Adaptation Quiz (timed)

I am an animal that lives in the arctic. I have adaptations that allow me to survive in my environment. Which of the following is an adaptation that will allow me to survive the arctic?

• thick white fur 
• speed
• digging in the ground 
• short, fluffy tail 

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Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Clawed foot with talon 
• Human-like foot
• Webbed foot
• Small clawed foot without a talon 

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Camouflage is used to attract predators.  

• True
• False

Flowering plants have bright flowers to

• Make food for the plant
• Avoid excess loss of water
• Attract insects for pollination
• Keep the insects away because of smell

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Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?

• a behavior that helps a living thing survive
• body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive
• a body part that helps a living thing survive
• a feature that helps a plant survive

Which is NOT true of a flowering plant?

• it makes its own food
• grows from seeds
• needs air, water, and light
• goes through metamorphosis

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When a living thing copies the appearance of another living thing as a means of protection 

• mimicry
• a behavioral adaptation
• mockery
• natural selection

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Which is an example of a horse's instinct?

• having a long tail
• feeding milk from mother
• having colored fur
• learning to jump over obstacles

Which one is an adaptation to live in a cold place?

• wings or feathers
• a layer of fat under the skin
• a long neck
• spotted fur

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A cactus can live in the desert because of this adaptation

• has wide flat leaves to catch water
• has shallow roots
• thick, stems to help it store water
• waxy leaves

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