Animal adaptations

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 thrive in a hot and dry environment
• camels were native to the old west
• camels eat less food
• camels are stronger and faster than horses

The camo moth blends in with its environment by looking like the leaves on the trees they land on.  How is this most helpful to this species of moth?

• it gives it a better chance of survival
• it doesn't need to reproduce as much
• it uses less energy
• it catches more food

On the African savannah, elephants and giraffes feed on the acacia trees. What most likely will happen if the giraffes and elephants are removed from that ecosystem?

• the trees would over grow and would crowd out other plants
• other large animals would move in and eat the trees
• the amount of trees will decrease
• small animals would increase because there would be less predators

Birds have different beaks to help them survive in their habitat, which is a type of ___________ adaptation.

• behavioral

• physical

• learned

• migration

Squirrels gather and store acorns for the winter, which is a ___________ adaptation.

• behavioral

• structural

• physical

• environmental

Camouflage and mimicry are examples of ___________ adaptations.

• behavioral

• special

• physical

• predatory

What part of the hummingbird is adapted to help it eat?

• eyes

• head

• wings

• beak

How do the armadillo's armored plates help it to survive?

• waterproofing

• camouflage

• warmth

• protect from predators

How quickly do animals develop adaptations?

• throughout their life

• over generations

• in a week

• over a year

How do jackrabbits adapt to the desert heat?

• They run quickly to the shade.
• They release heat through their long ears to stay cool.
• They have short fur.