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

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

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

• True
• False

An animal must be able to protect itself and find food in its environment to survive. 

• True
• False

Which one is NOT one of the basic needs of animals?

• Food
• Water
• Shelter
• Migration

A place where plants and animals live and grow is called a ____________. It provides, food, water, shelter, and air.

• shelter
• tree
• habitat
• organism

This is a place where an animal is protected from other animals and weather.

• Oxygen
• environment
• adaptation
• shelter

An ecosystem is a community of animals and plants interacting with their ____________.

• habitat
• climate
• environment
• community