Adaptations of plants and animals

What is an adaptation?

• An adaptation is a process by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment but is unable to reproduce.

• An adaptation is a process by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment in order to survive and reproduce.

• An adaptation is a process by which an organism becomes worse suited to its environment and is unable to survive and reproduce.

• An adaptation is a process by which an organism changes its environment to suit its needs.

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Which of the following is an example of a plant adaptation to survive in deserts?

• Webbed feet

• Long roots

• Gills

• Thick fur

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Which of the following is an example of an animal adaptation to survive in deserts?

• Ability to store fat

• Ability to fly

• Ability to hibernate

• Ability to camouflage

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How do animals in deserts find food?

• Desert animals find food by scavenging for leftovers from human settlements in the desert.

• Desert animals find food by adapting to the harsh conditions and using specialized features and behaviors.

• Desert animals find food by migrating to other areas where food is more abundant.

• Desert animals find food by relying on plants that have adapted to survive in the desert.

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Which of these adaptations help the polar bear from keeping body heat and thus reduce heat loss?

• white fur

• small ears

• hairs on its pads and toes

• powerful claws

Which of these are adaptations of birds of prey that help them get food?

• strong feet with talons

• curved beaks

• sharp talons

• hollow bones that make them swift fliers

• all are correct

Which of these is NOT an adaptation of cheetah?

• long strong legs for running

• eyes on the side of the head to see prey it chases

• sharp claws to grip its prey

• long tail to help it balance when running and bounding

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Which of these is not a form of mimicry?

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Animals who travel to warmer habitats in the winter to escape the cold are using which behavioral adaptation?

• mimicry

• camouflage

• migration

• hibernation

Fill in the blanks: A _________ adaptation is the way an animal acts in order to help them survive.

• structural

• physiological

• behavioural

• physical

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