Adaptations

What are adaptations?

• traits that help an organism to survive and reproduce

• traits that help an organism hide

• traits that help an organism to seek protection

• traits that help an organism to see.

Why do some organisms hibernate?

• To get some rest

• To escape harsh winters and maintain homeostasis

• To be the bearer of bad news

• To strive for greatness with rest

Why do birds need the adaptation of hollow bones?

• to fly

• to live

• to reproduce

• to run

Behavior an animal is born with

• migration

• instinct

• physical adaptation

• camouflage

Arctic foxes are white in the winter to blend in with the snow. What adaptation is this?

• behavioral adaptation

• camouflage

• migration

• hibernation

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe

• Penguins huddling together for warmth

• A camel's hump used to store water

• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

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

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

• shelter

• tree

• habitat

• organism

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

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

• Migration

Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color

• it has sharp quills

• it moves very rapidly

• it makes a loud noise