Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is camouflage?

• A type of dance performed by animals

• A defense mechanism used by animals to blend in with their surroundings.

• A method of communication used by animals

• A type of food that animals eat

How does an animal use camouflage to protect itself?

• By blending in with their surroundings

• By standing out and drawing attention to itself

• By emitting a strong odor to scare away predators

• By changing its color to match its predators

What is hibernation?

• A type of migration in birds

• A period of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals

• A process of rapid growth in plants

• A form of communication in insects

Name an animal that hibernates during winter.

• Penguin

• Bear

• Elephant

• Giraffe

What is migration?

• The process of changing one's residence

• The act of hibernating during the winter

• Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another

• The movement of plants from one location to another

Why do animals migrate?

• Animals migrate for vacation

• Animals migrate for food, climate, or breeding grounds.

• Animals migrate for entertainment

• Animals migrate for socializing

What is mimicry?

• Resemblance of one organism to another or to an object in its surroundings for concealment and protection

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A type of plant

• A type of dance

Give an example of an animal that uses mimicry for protection.

• Polar bear

• Elephant

• Chameleon

• Mimic octopus