Quiz about Plant and Animal Adaptations

Question 1

Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?

Accepted Answer

body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive

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a behavior that helps a living thing survive

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a body part that helps a living thing survive

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a feature that helps a plant survive

Question 2

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

Accepted Answer

Camouflage

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Environment

Answer

Mimicry

Question 3

Which of these BEST describes how some birds survive when the weather gets cold?

Accepted Answer

b. They migrate to a warmer climate

Answer

a.   They store twigs and sticks in their nest

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c. They grow more feathers to stay warm in the winter

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d. They hide in bushes and wait for warm weather

Question 4

How do adaptations help animals?

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct

Answer

To hide from predators

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to hunt for food

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to survive in their habitats

Question 5

This is a period of deep sleep that occurs in some animals when outside temperatures are cold: ______

Accepted Answer

hibernation

Answer

migration

Question 6

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Adaptation

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Structural Adaptation

Question 7

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

Accepted Answer

sharp thorns

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flowers with bright colors

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small seeds

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deep roots

Question 8

Behavioral adaptations are:

Accepted Answer

Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment

Answer

Body parts that help a living thing survive in its environment

Question 9

Physical adaptations are:

Accepted Answer

Body parts that help a living thing survive in its environment

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Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment

Question 10

Cactus have a thick waxy coating on their stem that keeps them from drying out- is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Physical adaptation

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Behavioral adaptation

Question 11

The Tickle Me Plant folds its leaves in when touched - is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral adaptation

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Physical adaptation

Question 12

Giraffes have long necks that allow them to reach leaves in high trees - is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Physical adaptation

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Behavioral adaptation

Question 13

Possums play dead to trick their predators - is this a behavioral adaptation or a physical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral adaptation

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Physical adaptation

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

thick white fur

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speed

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digging in the ground

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short, fluffy tail

Question 15

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

Accepted Answer

Webbed foot

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Clawed foot with talon

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Human-like foot

Answer

Small clawed foot without a talon

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