Animal and Plant Adaptation and Classification Quiz

Which of the following is not an example of a physical adaptation in animals?

• Migration patterns of birds

• Nocturnal behavior of owls

• The sharp beak of a woodpecker

• Burrowing habits of rabbits

  
  

How do plants adapt to dry environments?

• Growing taller to reach more water

• Increasing water loss through transpiration

• Storing excess water in the soil

• Developing deep root systems, reducing water loss, and storing water in their tissues

What is the process of grouping animals based on their similarities?

• Classification or taxonomy

• Organization

• Categorization

• Grouping

Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

• Have exoskeletons and antennae

• Breathe through skin and scales

• Lay eggs and have gills

• Live birth and give milk to their babies

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals?

• The long neck of a giraffe
  

• The sharp claws of a bear

• The hibernation of a groundhog during winter

• The thick fur of an Arctic fox

Which of the following is an example of plant adaptation?

• Migrating to a new habitat

• Growing wings for flight

• Developing a resistance to pesticides

• Developing deep root systems

Nonvascular plants have tubes to carry nutrients.

• True

• False

How do animals adapt to cold environments?

• Thicker fur or feathers, storing extra fat, and hibernating

• Eating less food to conserve energy

• Shedding their fur or feathers

• Moving to warmer climates

Explain how people show behavioral adaptation.

Explain what is happening in this photo and how it is compared to something we learned about in unit 1.