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