Mathes Prey Adaptations

Which of the following is an example of camouflage adaptation?

• Chameleon

• Lion

• Giraffe

• Elephant

What is mimicry adaptation?

• Mimicry adaptation is when an organism evolves to become smaller in size.

• Mimicry adaptation is when an organism evolves to become more colorful.

• Mimicry adaptation is when an organism evolves to have a longer lifespan.

• Mimicry adaptation is when an organism evolves to resemble another organism or its environment for survival purposes.

Which of the following is an example of mimicry adaptation?

• Monarch butterfly

• Ladybug

• Viceroy butterfly

• Honeybee

What is speed adaptation?

• The ability of a vehicle to maintain a constant speed regardless of external factors.

• The ability of a vehicle or driver to adjust their speed in response to changing road conditions, traffic patterns, or other external factors.

• The process of increasing speed to reach a destination faster.

• The practice of driving at a consistent speed without adjusting for road conditions.

Which of the following is an example of speed adaptation?

• Slowing down in response to a sharp curve on the road

• Braking suddenly to avoid hitting a pedestrian

• Speeding up to beat a red light

• Driving at a constant speed on a straight road

What is sensory adaptation?

• The process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to changing stimuli.

• The process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to constant or unchanging stimuli.

• The process by which our sensory receptors become more responsive to constant or unchanging stimuli.

• The process by which our sensory receptors become more responsive to changing stimuli.

Which of the following is an example of sensory adaptation?

• Not feeling the texture of a familiar object after touching it repeatedly.

• Not noticing the smell of a familiar perfume after wearing it for a while.

• Ignoring the sound of a loud alarm after hearing it for a while.

• Forgetting the taste of a favorite food after eating it too often.

What is defensive adaptation?

• The process by which an organism develops traits or behaviors to defend against threats or predators in its environment.

• The process by which an organism becomes more vulnerable to threats or predators in its environment.

• The process by which an organism adapts to its environment without any defensive traits or behaviors.

• The process by which an organism develops traits or behaviors to attract threats or predators in its environment.

Which of the following is an example of defensive adaptation?

• Polar bear hibernating in winter

• Chameleon changing its color

• Giraffe having a long neck

• Cheetah running at high speeds