Adaptations

The polar bear's white fur allows it to hide in the cold arctic. This adaptation is called________________.

• White on white
• Camouflage
• Color matching
• behavioral adaptation 

Polar bears have an adaptation that allows them to swim. What is most likely this adaptation?

• White coat
• Fat belly
• Small eyes
• Webbed Feet

Most desert plants have spines. How does this adaptation help them survive in a harsh environment?

• The spines capture water
• The spines make it colder
• The spines will make it rain
• The spines will protect the plant from animals that want to eat it

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The armadillo's hard outer shell is an example of which adaptation?

• digging
• getting food
• protection
• shelter

What is an adaptation?

• a special feature that helps animals survive

• the animal's environment

• the way an animal hunts

• predators eat prey

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Bears have a thick coat of fun, this adaptation is best in an environment that is

• dry

• windy

• cold

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What adaptation helps an eagle hunt prey from afar?

• screeching call

• wing span

• excellent eye sight

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

• to stay safe from predators
• to attract different animals
• to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall
• to take in as much sunlight as possible

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