Traits and Adaptations

Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks.  These birds most likely eat –

• small animals.

• tall grasses.

• pond microorganisms.

• tiny insects.

Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?

• Croaking sound

• Sticky tongue

• Laying eggs

• Smooth skin

All of the following are inherited traits in a coyote EXCEPT

• growing tan fur.

• having sharp teeth.

• seeing well.

• recognizing traps.

Which of the following characteristics did a horse most likely  inherit from its parents?

• Torn ear

• Brown coat

• Broken tooth

• Scar on its back

Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm.  These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is –

• dry.

• cold.

• dark.

• windy.

A pet dog often learns many new behaviors during its lifetime. All of these are behaviors it may learn EXCEPT –

• scratching an itch.

• begging at the table.

• rolling over on command.

• barking when the doorbell rings.

Which foot is best adapted for an animal that must dig tunnels underground to escape predators?

• Light, with webbing between the toes.

• Powerful, with long, wide, strong nails.

• One large toe with a flat bottom.

• Very wide with thick pads.

Chimpanzees are born with some inherited traits but learn others as they move around in their environment. Which of the following traits could a chimpanzee learn during its lifetime?

• Living in large groups with other chimps.

• Walking quickly on both arms and legs.

• Using a stick to dig ants out of the ground.

• Sleeping at night and hunting during the day.

Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with –

• heavy rains for most of the year.

• seasons that include a snowy winter.

• a very hot and dry climate.

• many forests with tall trees.

Which of the following is an instinctive behavior that an animal could inherit from its parents?

• A raccoon taking lids off of trash cans to find food.

• A dog barking loudly when the doorbell rings.

• A seal balancing a ball on the end of its nose.

• A bee flying from flower to flower to get nectar.