Variation and Adaptation Quiz

What is the difference in the physical traits of an individual from those of other individuals in the group to which it belongs?

• Behavior

• Variation

• Migration

• Habitat

Where did Charles Darwin observe noticeable differences between species on different islands?

• Galápagos Islands

• Great Barrier Reef

• Hawaii

• Madagascar

What type of adaptation involves color, shape, and other physical characteristics?

• Functional Adaptations

• Behavioral Adaptations

• Genetic Adaptations

• Structural Adaptations

Which animal has a structural adaptation in the form of powerful legs to help it run fast?

• Cheetah

• Giraffe

• Lion

• Elephant

What is a feature that allows an organism to better survive and reproduce in its environment?

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Extinction

• Mutation

Which animal has a structural adaptation in the form of a long neck to reach high leaves?

• Giraffe

• Elephant

• Lion

• Cheetah

What type of adaptation involves the behavior and actions of an organism?

• Structural Adaptations

• Behavioral Adaptations

• Genetic Adaptations

• Functional Adaptations

What is the term for a feature that helps an organism better survive and reproduce in its environment?

• Advantage

• Benefit

• Adaptation

• Improvement

Which animal has a structural adaptation in the form of a thick fur coat to survive in cold climates?

• Polar Bear

• Camel

• Kangaroo

• Monkey

What is the term for a characteristic that helps an organism better survive and reproduce in its environment?

• Benefit

• Advantage

• Adaptation

• Improvement