Behavioural and Structural Adaptations Quiz

What is an example of a structural adaptation in plants?

• Leaves on a deciduous tree

• Thorns on a cactus

• Roots on a water lily

• Flowers on a sunflower

How do animals use camouflage as a structural adaptation?

• Blending in with their environment to avoid predators or to sneak up on prey

• Changing their body shape to blend in with the environment

• Hiding in trees to avoid detection

• Using bright colors to scare away predators

What is the purpose of thorns on a plant?

• Protection

• Aesthetic purposes

• Attracting pollinators

• Providing shade

Explain how a bird's beak is a structural adaptation.

• It is designed to help the bird camouflage in its environment

• It is used for flying long distances

• It is used to communicate with other birds

• It is specifically shaped and sized to help the bird gather food.

How do plants adapt to survive in a desert environment?

• Plants increase water loss to adapt

• Plants develop deep root systems, reduce water loss, and store water in their tissues.

• Plants hibernate during the day

• Plants migrate to a different environment

Give an example of a behavioural adaptation in animals.

• Mating behavior in insects

• Hibernation in fish

• Camouflage in plants

• Migration in birds

How do animals use migration as a behavioural adaptation?

• To communicate with other species

• To find better food sources, escape harsh weather, or reproduce in more favorable conditions.

• To build nests and shelters

• To socialize with other animals

What is the purpose of hibernation for some animals?

• To find a mate

• To conserve energy during the winter months when food is scarce.

• To socialize with other animals

• To escape predators

Explain how a squirrel's hiding of food is a behavioural adaptation.

• Squirrels hide food to keep it away from other animals.

• Squirrels hide food to decorate their living spaces.

• Squirrels hide food to play a game of hide and seek.

• Squirrels hide food to store it for future use.

How do plants use the process of phototropism as a behavioural adaptation?

• Plants grow towards the light source to maximize sunlight exposure for photosynthesis.

• Plants grow towards the light source to avoid sunlight exposure.

• Plants grow towards the light source to find shade.

• Plants grow towards the light source to conserve energy.