Adaptations Test Review

A camel's long eyelashes help it to survive in the desert by_______________.

• shielding its eyes from the sun and the dust

• making it so cute so that nobody wants to eat it

• helping it to store water and fat

Adaptations are______________________________

• organisms that produce their own energy from the sun

• ways that organisms survive in an environment

Tigers are excellent predators. To survive, they hunt and eat other animals in their environment.All of the following characteristics of a tiger help it to be an effective predator EXCEPT–

• sharp teeth and claws.

• good eyesight and hearing.

• a thick coat of fur.

• powerful jaws and limbs.

Which of these is NOT an example of an animal's adaptation?

• a pig that is so fat that all of the animals want to eat it

• a camel that has long eye lashes to help protect it from dust storms

• a chameleon that can change it's color to hide from predators

The bright, red color of the male cardinal is an adaptation that helps it–

• hide from predators.

• find the food it eats.

• absorb sunlight for warmth.

• look attractive to females.

An animal or plant that is unable to adapt to its environment will live for a long time and produce lots of offspring.

• True

• False

A snowshoe hare has many adaptations that help it survive in its environment.Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth and camouflage in its cold and snowy environment?

• Large, brown eyes

• Wide, strong feet

• Thick, white fur

• Long, flexible ears

Why does a jackrabbit have the adaptation of having very big ears?

• It looks really cute so animals won't want to eat it.

• It helps release heat so that the rabbit can survive in the desert.

• They wiggle their ears to signal to other rabbits that they are hungry.

How does the giraffe’s long neck help it survive in the African grasslands? The long neck helps the giraffe–

• run very quickly.

• reach tree branches.

• drink from ponds.

• hide from predators.

How does a grasshopper’s green color help it to survive on the prairie? The green color helps the grasshopper -

• Avoid being seen in its habitat.

• Gain energy when in sunlight.

• Manufacture its own food.

• Locate its sources of food.