Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is camouflage?

• A technique used by animals to attract predators and enemies.

• A type of clothing worn by military personnel to stand out in a crowd.

• A method used by animals and military personnel to blend in with their surroundings and remain hidden from predators or enemies.

• A method used by animals to communicate with each other.

What is mimicry?

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

• The act of communicating through body language and gestures.

• The act of adapting to a new environment by changing physical characteristics.

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

What are some examples of animals with camouflage?

• lions, elephants, and dolphins.

• tigers, zebras, and giraffes.

• owls, snakes, and octopuses.

• chameleons, leaf insects, and polar bears

What are some examples of animals with mimicry?

• Viceroy butterfly, scarlet king snake, hoverfly

• Moth, rattlesnake, ladybug.

• Monarch butterfly, coral snake, bumblebee.

• Hummingbird, cobra, dragonfly.

Why do animals migrate?

• Animals migrate for various reasons such as finding food, escaping harsh weather conditions, breeding, or seeking better habitats.

• Animals migrate to socialize with other species.

• Animals migrate to explore new territories.

• Animals migrate to avoid predators.

What are some examples of aquatic adaptations?

• Scales, fur, feathers, claws.

• Streamlined bodies, gills, webbed feet, blubber

• Lungs, fins, hooves, fur.

• Feathers, claws, lungs, scales.

How do animals use body coverings for survival?

• Animals use body coverings for communication, reproduction, and navigation.

• Animals use body coverings for food storage, water absorption, and waste elimination.

• Animals use body coverings for protection, camouflage, and insulation.

• Animals use body coverings for attracting mates, defending territories, and regulating body temperature.

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

An arctic fox's coat changes color to blend into its surroundings. This is called________

• hibernation

• camouflage

• locomotion

• mimicry

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps a seal survive in a cold habitat?

• blubber

• body shape

• skin color

• sharp teeth