Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is camouflage?

• A type of clothing worn by hunters to stay warm in cold weather.

• A technique used by artists to create optical illusions.

• A type of makeup used to enhance facial features.

• A method used by animals and military personnel to blend in with their surroundings and remain undetected.

Which of the following is an example of camouflage?

• Chameleon changing its color to match its environment

• A polar bear blending in with the snow.

• A peacock displaying its colorful feathers.

• A lion hunting in tall grass.

What is mimicry?

• The act of imitating or copying the behavior, appearance, or sound of an inanimate object.

• The act of imitating or copying the behavior, appearance, or sound of another species or object.

• The act of imitating or copying the behavior, appearance, or sound of oneself.

• The act of creating a new species by combining the traits of different species.

Which of the following is an example of mimicry?

• A bird that imitates the call of a different species.

• A flower that looks like a bee to attract pollinators.

• A harmless snake that has evolved to resemble a venomous snake.

• A predator that blends in with its surroundings to ambush prey.

What is hibernation?

• A state of heightened activity and metabolism in animals.

• A process of storing food for the winter.

• A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals.

• A period of deep sleep in animals.

Which of the following animals hibernate?

• squirrels

• rabbits

• birds

• bears, bats, groundhogs, and hedgehogs

What is migration?

• The process of plants and animals moving from one habitat to another.

• The act of changing one's mind or opinion.

• The movement of people from one place to another, often for the purpose of living or working in a new location.

• The transfer of data from one computer system to another.

Which of the following animals migrate?

• birds, whales, butterflies, wildebeests

• snakes

• turtles

• elephants

Which of the following is a carnivorous adaptation?

• Long neck and beak

• Webbed feet

• Herbivorous diet

• Sharp teeth and claws