Adaptations

Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

• counter-shading
• mimicry
• adaptation
• camouflage

_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage
• mimicry
• warning coloration

When an animal looks like another animal it is called ______________.

• camouflage
• mimicry
• warning coloration
• protective resemblance

Which is a body part that can be adapted for getting food?

• claws
• paw pads
• teeth
• beaks

Camouflage can help prey hide from its predators. It can also hide predators from prey.

• True
• False

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

• digging
• getting food
• protection
• shelter

Which of these adaptations help an animals to survive?

• warning coloration
• protective resemblance
• mimicry
• all of these

How does an outer body covering help an animal survive?

• protects internal organs
• regulates temperature
• is sensitive to pain 
• all of these

Outer body coverings such as fur, scales, or feathers are considered to be an adaptation.

• True
• False

Adaptations for defense against a predator would include ____________.

• feathers
• paw pads
• claws
• big ears