Marvels of Animal Adaptation

Why do animals have camouflage?

• To make it easier to find food

• To protect themselves from predators

• To look more attractive

• To keep warm

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What is migration?

• Sleeping for a long time

• Moving to a different place

• Changing color

• Eating a lot

Why do some animals hibernate?

• To find new friends

• To save energy during cold months

• To migrate to warmer places

• To avoid the sun

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What is mimicry in animals?

• Copying the sound of another animal

• Moving in a funny way

• Looking like another animal or object

• Eating the same food as another animal

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What is an instinct?

• A skill that animals learn from humans

• A type of food animals eat

• A behavior animals are born knowing how to do

• A game animals play

Which of the following is a physical feature that helps an animal adapt to its environment?

• A polar bear's white fur

• A bird singing a song

• A fish swimming in a school

• A rabbit digging a hole

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How does camouflage help a predator?

• It makes them run faster

• It helps them hide from their prey

• It keeps them warm

• It helps them swim better

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Which animal is known for its long-distance migration?

• Koala

• Monarch butterfly

• Panda

• Camel

What is the main reason animals hibernate?

• To escape predators

• To reproduce

• To conserve energy during times of scarce food

• To enjoy the winter scenery

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Which of the following is an example of mimicry?

• A stick insect looking like a twig

• A chameleon changing colors

• A dog barking

• A cat purring