Quiz about Variations & Adaptations Review

Question 1

What is the term used to describe a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment and reproduce?

Accepted Answer

Adaptation

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Evolution

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Variation

Answer

Traits

Question 2

Teaching a dog to roll over for a treat is an example of which type of behavioral pattern?

Accepted Answer

Acquired trait

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Inherited trait

Question 3

Inherited or Acquired behavior? A bird building a nest.

Accepted Answer

Inherited trait

Answer

Acquired trait

Question 4

Inherited or Acquired Behavior?

A snake becoming ill after eating a poisonous insect.

Accepted Answer

Acquired trait

Answer

Inherited trait

Question 5

What is the term used to describe a behavioral pattern that occurs when an animal greatly reduces their activity during the winter?

Accepted Answer

Hibernation

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Migration

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Regeneration

Question 6

Many types of birds will fly south for the winter. What term describes this journey?

Accepted Answer

Migration

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Hibernation

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Regeneration

Question 7

Why do animals such as a hedgehog hibernate during the cold winter months?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to find food during cold months.

Answer

Tired because they stay awake most of the day.

Answer

Hedgehogs just like to sleep.

Question 8

When animals migrate, this is a ________________ adaptation.

Accepted Answer

behavioral

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structural

Question 9

A walking stick insect blends in with its environment. What term describes this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Camouflage

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Hibernation

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Internal adaptation

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Migration

Question 10

How does camouflage benefit an organism?

Accepted Answer

Allows organism to blend in with its environment in order to hunt or avoid being hunted.

Answer

Helps the organism build shelter.

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Allows the organism to sleep for many months during the winter.

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Helps the organism get good sleep at night.

Question 11

What is the term used to describe when one organism tries to look like or resemble another organism?

Accepted Answer

Copycat = Mimicry (mimic)

Answer

Variation

Answer

Hibernation

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Migration

Question 12

An organism that naturally hunts another organism for food is called a ___________?

Accepted Answer

Predator

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Prey

Question 13

An organism that is hunted and killed by another organism for food is called __________?

Accepted Answer

Prey

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Predator

Question 14

What adaptation would help a frog both catch its prey and avoid its predators?

Accepted Answer

Green color to blend in with its environment.

Answer

When frogs swim very slowly through the water.

Answer

Big eyes.

Answer

Breathable skin.

Question 15

Why do some organisms like fish and amphibians produce many more offspring than other organisms?

Accepted Answer

Increase the chance of offspring that will survive.

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Decrease the chance of offspring that will survive.

Question 16

The disappearance of all members of a species is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

Extinction

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Migration

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Hibernation

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Camouflage

Question 17

Raccoons living in cities have learned to open lids of garbage cans. This is an example of an animal ___________.

Accepted Answer

behavioral adaptation

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structural adaptation

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physiological adaptation

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selective breeding

Question 18

Desert plants have special structures that help them collect and store water. These structures are most beneficial in-

Accepted Answer

dry climates

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wet climates

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windy climates

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humid climates

Question 19

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

Accepted Answer

eye color

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tattoo on arm

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skateboarding

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swimming

Question 20

Identify the picture above as a structural, behavioral, or physiological adaptation.. puffing up when threatened.

Accepted Answer

behavioral adaptation

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structural adaptation

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physiological adaptation

Question 21

Identify the picture below as a structural, behavioral, or physiological adaptation.. the shark has sharp teeth.

Accepted Answer

structural adaptation

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behavioral adaptation

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physiological adaptation

Question 22

Identify the picture above as a structural, behavioral, or physiological adaptation.. the frog produces poison to secrete from skin.

Accepted Answer

physiological adaptation

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structural adaptation

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behavioral adaptation

Question 23

Identify the picture below as a structural, behavioral, or physiological adaptation.. moose has long legs.

Accepted Answer

structural adaptation

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behavioral adaptation

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physiological adaptation

Question 24

Identify the picture above as a structural, behavioral, or physiological adaptation.. dances to attract a mate.

Accepted Answer

behavioral adaptation

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structural adaptation

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physiological adaptation

Question 25

Identify the picture above as a structural, behavioral, or physiological adaptation.. skunk spray strong smell at other animals to threaten them.

Accepted Answer

behavioral adaptations

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structural adaptations

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physiological adaptations

Question 26

Why are fish gills important?

Accepted Answer

Enables them to breathe underwater using their respiratory system.

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Allows them to swim fast in the water.

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Gills allow them to talk to each other underwater.

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Fish don't NEED gills.

Question 27

The ears of this fox are an example of...

Accepted Answer

A structural adaptation

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A behavioral adaptation

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A physiological adaptation

Question 28

When describing actions of animal that help it survive (hibernate, migrate, etc.) They are exhibiting ____ adaptations.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral

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Physiological

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Structural

Question 29

Biodiversity refers to ___.

Accepted Answer

the variety of species on Earth

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extinct species

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nonrenewable resources

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the rate of species decline

Question 30

Most adaptations that help an organism survive are passed on from parent to child as ____.

Accepted Answer

inherited traits

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behavioral adaptations

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genetic variation

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none of the above

Question 31

Which word means things that are taught rather than inherited?

Accepted Answer

learned behaviors

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habitat

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instincts

Answer

mimicry

Question 32

All of these finches have different shaped beaks, they are an adaptation to gain access of

Accepted Answer

Food

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Water

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Shelter

Question 33

Plant eating animals are called

Accepted Answer

Herbivores

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Omnivores

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Carnivores

Question 34

which is an inherited trait?

Accepted Answer

spines on a cactus

Answer

speaking spanish

Answer

cat using a litter box

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bird saying hello

Question 35

Which is not an example of an otter's inherited traits?

Accepted Answer

rolling on the ground to dry fur

Answer

insulated fur for warmth

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webbed paws to help swim

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sharp claws for capturing prey

Question 36

which is the learned behavior?

Accepted Answer

monkey riding bicycle

Answer

snake eating mice

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horse eating hay

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shape of beak

Question 37

What is the difference between learned behavior and inherited trait?

Accepted Answer

Learned behaviors are taught, and inherited traits are passed down from parent to child.

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Learned behaviors take years to acquire, and inherited traits take only a short time.

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Learned behavior are difficult to accomplish, and inherited traits are easy to accomplish.

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Learned behaviors are passed down from parent to child, and inherited traits are taught to children.

Variations & Adaptations Review

40 questions

What is the term used to describe a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment and reproduce?

Teaching a dog to roll over for a treat is an example of which type of behavioral pattern?

Inherited or Acquired behavior? A bird building a nest.

Inherited or Acquired Behavior?
A snake becoming ill after eating a poisonous insect.

What is the term used to describe a behavioral pattern that occurs when an animal greatly reduces their activity during the winter?

Many types of birds will fly south for the winter. What term describes this journey?

Why do animals such as a hedgehog hibernate during the cold winter months?

When animals migrate, this is a ________________ adaptation.

A walking stick insect blends in with its environment. What term describes this adaptation?

How does camouflage benefit an organism?

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Variations & Adaptations Review

40 questions

What is the term used to describe a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment and reproduce?

Teaching a dog to roll over for a treat is an example of which type of behavioral pattern?

Inherited or Acquired behavior? A bird building a nest.

Inherited or Acquired Behavior?A snake becoming ill after eating a poisonous insect.

What is the term used to describe a behavioral pattern that occurs when an animal greatly reduces their activity during the winter?

Many types of birds will fly south for the winter. What term describes this journey?

Why do animals such as a hedgehog hibernate during the cold winter months?

When animals migrate, this is a ________________ adaptation.

A walking stick insect blends in with its environment. What term describes this adaptation?

How does camouflage benefit an organism?

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Inherited or Acquired Behavior?
A snake becoming ill after eating a poisonous insect.