Animal Adaptations

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in a living thing?

• humans beginning to speak between 1 - 2 years  old
• a sunflower turning to face the sun to help it grow
• bees protecting the hive and  the queen bee
• moths attracted to light

Why would camels be a better choice for soldiers in the old west to transport supplies across a desert instead of using horses?

• camels are adapted to survive in hot and dry environments

• camels were native to the old west

• camels eat less food

• camels are stronger and faster than horses

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What does it mean to hibernate?

• To change your physical characteristics

• To sleep for an extended period of time during the winter

• To travel to a warmer location

• To blend in with the environment

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Animals that adapt...

• Stay the same

• change certain characteristics to survive

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What is it called when an organism changes color to blend in with their environment?

• Camoflauge
• Blending
• Fashion
• Adaptation

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Identify if the following is an example of a physical or behavioral adaptation:

A hedgehog rolls itself into a ball for protection.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Identify if the following is an example of a physical or behavioral adaptation:

Desert animals burrow in the ground to avoid the heat.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Physical Adaptation

An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

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

• A behavioral adaptation
• Poor breeding
• A physical adaptation
• Plastic surgery gone horribly wrong

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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