Animal/Plant Adaptation Quiz

Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here. Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away? (5.10A)

• Brown head

• Loud call

• Hollow bones

• Sharp claws

Which example shows an animal adapting to a seasonal change in its environment? (5.10A)

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Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds? (5.10A)

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What is the structure that helps the duck swim in water? (5.10A)

• beak

• feathers

• fin

• webbed feet

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Adaptations help animals . (5.10A)

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• all of the above
• survive
• get food
• protect themselves

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Most kangaroos have large, heavy tails, while spider monkeys have long, thin tails. Kangaroo tails are useful when the kangaroos are hopping and also when they are crawling around on the ground to feed. Spider monkey tails are useful when the spider monkeys are moving through trees. Both of these animals use their tails primarily for----(5.10A)

• grabbing and holding their food

• supporting and balancing their body

• attracting the attention of other animals

• carrying their young

Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them – (5.10A)

• travel quickly across the plains

• reach food high in the trees

• defend themselves against predators

• tolerate the heat of their environment

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Functional changes that allow organisms to obtain food and keep safe (5.10A)

• Adaptation

• Camouflage

• Function

• Mimicry

Newly hatched chicks of many types of birds, such as parrots, are covered in soft, fluffy down feathers. These feathers contain many small spaces where air gets trapped. In some animal species, such as Arctic foxes, the fur covering the animal’s body consists of hollow strands of hair filled with air.

The primary role of the air trapped in the down feathers and fur is most likely to- (5.10A)

• act as a cushion to prevent injuries from falls

• decrease the amount of energy needed for running or flying

• provide a layer of insulation to help control body temperature

• supply oxygen to be absorbed through the skin for transport to the lungs

Cheetahs can run close to 70 miles per hour and the spots on their fur help them camouflage in the grasslands of Africa. These characteristics are important for – (5.10A) Select two (2) answers.

• surviving in hot temperatures

• helping a cheetah hunt for food

• finding a mate

• hibernating in winter

• blending in their environment

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