Science Unit 3 Quiz

A frog develops front and back legs during

• adaptation

• metamorphosis

• germinate

• behavior

The quill of a porcupine is a structural

• adaptation

• behavior

• life cycle

• germinate

A bird building a nest is an example of a(n)

• adaptation

• metamorphosis

• life cycle

• behavior

Snakes lay eggs as part of their

• metamorphosis

• adaptation

• life cycle

• behavior

Before a new plant can grow, the seed must

• behavior

• germinate

• life cycle

• metamorphosis

Which adaptation helps the gray fox to escape from predators?

• It has the ability to climb trees

• It has thick fur

• It reproduces in the spring

• It goes through hibernation

Flowers come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. How is this a plant adaptation?

• The different flowers help the plant get the most sunlight.

• The different flower types attract different kinds of insects to pollinate them.

• The different flower types help the plant survive in different climates.

• The different flowers help make a garden look attractive.

Which part of a cactus allows it to survive long periods of dry weather?

• It has thick stems to hold extra water.

• It has thin, sharp needles.

• It has very shallow roots.

• It has large, colorful flowers.

The male snowy owl is almost completely white. It lives near the Arctic Circle, where this adaptation helps it stay hidden while hunting. What type of adaptation is this?

• instinct

• hibernation

• mimicry

• camouflage

Animals have many behaviors. Some are learned and some come from instinct. Which of the following behaviors is based on instinct?

• bats hibernating in the winter months

• lion cubs imitating hunting behaviors of their mother

• a dog responding to its owner's commands

• a chimpanzee using a tool to dig up insects