Animal Adaptations Quiz

Some large animals hibernate in the winter when it is cold and there is a lot of snow. Why do some animals hibernate?

• because they become sleepy and want to rest

• because food becomes scarce and they must save energy

• because they do not like to get their paws wet and want to keep them dry

• because their habitat is normally warm and the cold bothers them

Which behavior would a lizard use to survive in the desert?

• looking for water to swim in

• burying itself in the cooler sand below

• hunting for food midday when the sun is hottest

• hiding under the leaves of a tree to avoid the sun’s heat

Which is one way most animals protect themselves from predators?

• by blending in with their surroundings

• by searching for food and water

• by sleeping for several months

• by attracting mates

Which behavior is least likely to help an animal survive in the winter months?

• A beaver builds a lodge and stays inside more during the coldest part of the winter.

• A penguin stands very close to other penguins during the coldest part of the winter.

• A mouse gathers and stores extra seeds when the weather starts to get cold.

• A snake sheds its skin.

During the fall months many birds migrate south. Why do the birds show this behavior?

• because they are looking for a mate

• because it helps them to find more food

• because it keeps them safe from predators

• because it helps them find a better place to hibernate

What causes some animals to know when to migrate?

• The number of predators has decreased.

• The amount of daylight becomes shorter.

• New animals are moving into their habitat.

• There are more thunderstorms than usual.

Some animals travel long distances because of changes in seasons or to search for more food sources. What type of adaptation is this?

• camouflage

• hibernation

• migration

• mimicry

Which statement best describes a behavior that a hungry dog might use to respond to another dog trying to take its food?

• sharing its food with the other dog

• running away from the other dog

• growling to keep the other dog away

• jumping up and down to get the other dog to play

Animals sometimes develop certain features over time in response to changes in their environment. Why is this ability important to a species?

• It causes them to search for a new habitat.

• It helps them adapt and survive in their habitat.

• It makes them weak so they don't overpopulate.

• It allows them to become a stronger, dominant species.

What is one reason some Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico before winter?

• to find a mate

• to avoid pollution

• to escape predators

• to find warmer temperatures