3/28 - Adaptations Notes & Exit Ticket

Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?

• a behavior that helps a living thing survive
• body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive
• a body part that helps a living thing survive
• a feature that helps a plant survive

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage

 Which of these BEST describes how some birds survive when the weather gets cold? 

     

•  a.   They store twigs and sticks in their nest 
•  b. They migrate to a warmer climate 
•  c. They grow more feathers to stay warm in the winter 
•  d. They hide in bushes and wait for warm weather 

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

How do adaptations help animals?

• To hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

Which of the following are defense adaptations?

• Camouflage/Mimicry

• Hibernation/Migration

• Ejection/Stingers

• Courtship

the adaption of smells...

• can attract a mate

• can scare away predators

• is stronger in some animals than others

• all of these

Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

• The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.
• The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.
• The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.
• The trees blend into their environment and hide.