Adaptations

Which of the following is a type of adaptation that animals can have?

A. Physical characteristics

B. Behaviors

C. Life cycle differences

• A and B

• A and C

• B and C

• A, B, and C

What is a physical characteristic or a behavior that helps the animals to survive?

• Adaptation

• Classification

• Growth

• Tool

What adaptation of a chameleon is shown in the image?

• Camouflage to hide from predators

• Fast movement to gather food

• Green color to reflect sunlight

• Long legs to run fast

What behavioral adaptation helps zebras protect themselves against predators?

• Having a tail

• Having thick fur

• Looking like each other

• Traveling in herds

What physical characteristic helps a lemur keep balance as it jumps from tree to tree?

• Gray fur

• Long tail

• Small head

• Strong eyes

What life cycle adaptation allows a seahorse to make lots of babies in a short amount of time?

• The female hatches the eggs in the sand while the male gets rid of predators.

• The female hatches the eggs in the sand while the male protects them.

• The male carries the babies while the female makes more eggs.

• The male makes more eggs while the female carries the babies.

A stick insect has body parts that look like sticks and are a similar color to the trees they live in. How does this help the stick insect to survive?

• It allows the stick insect move faster on tree branches.

• It helps the stick insect change its body parts.

• It makes it harder for predators to spot the stick insect.

• It makes the stick insect stick to tree branches better.

The giant panda has six fingers on its paws instead of five, and its favorite food is bamboo. How does this adaptation help the panda to survive?

• It allows the panda to digest the bamboo faster.

• It allows the panda to reach the taller bamboo stalks.

• It helps the panda climb the bamboo stalks more quickly.

• It helps the panda hold large bamboo stalks as it feeds.

Cougar cubs have fur with spots that are the same color as the forest floor. How does this adaptation help the cougar cubs survive?

• They become more aware of any forest predators trying to hunt them.

• They can blend in with the forest floor, making it harder for predators to spot them.

• They can look colorful to attract and prey on other animals.

• They can run faster, protecting themselves from predators.

The king cobra expands its muscles and ribs on both sides of its neck. How does this behavior help the snake to survive?

• It allows the king cobra to survive in cold weather conditions.

• It helps the king cobra to appear taller.

• It helps the king cobra to attract other snakes and animals.

• It helps the king cobra to appear bigger and scarier.