Adaptation and Natural Selection Quiz

What are two adaptations of the polar bear that help it survive its environment?

• Thick fur and large paws

• Long legs and sharp teeth

• Spotted fur and tail feathers

• Wings and beak

Why do you think long neck giraffes survived and the short neck ones did not?

• They had stronger legs for fighting

• They were better at swimming

• They had longer necks to reach food

• They were faster runners

Think of other organism that humans have chosen to breed for specific and or desired traits

• Whales

• insects

• Dogs

• Cats

List 3 traits not including skin color that creates genetic variation among humans.

• Nose shape, ear size, and shoe size

• Finger length, toe shape, and voice pitch

• Teeth shape, tongue size, and hand size

• Eye color, hair texture, and height

Why is being able to camouflage such an important adaptation?

• To scare predators away

• To attract mates

• To hide from predators

• To find food more easily

What are two adaptations of the camel that help it survive in the desert?

• Long legs and sharp teeth

• Thick fur and large hump

• Spotted fur and tail feathers

• Wings and beak

What is the main difference between natural selection and selective breeding?

• Natural selection is guided by humans, while selective breeding occurs naturally

• Selective breeding is guided by humans, while natural selection occurs naturally

• There is no difference between natural selection and selective breeding

• Natural selection and selective breeding are terms for the same process

Why is natural selection considered a key component of evolution or organisms changing over time?

• Because it leads to the extinction of species

• Because it promotes the survival and reproduction of organisms that are best adapted to their environment

• Because it promotes the survival and reproduction of organisms that are least adapted to their environment

• Because it leads to the creation of new species

What is the primary reason for birds to migrate during different seasons?

• To find a more comfortable climate

• To find more food

• To escape from predators

• All of the above

Why do some animals hibernate during winter?

• To conserve energy when food is scarce

• To enjoy the cold weather

• To reproduce

• To shed their skin