Adaptations in Animals

What is camouflage as a behavioral adaptation in animals?

• Ability to blend in with the environment

• Ability to stand out in the environment

• Ability to fly long distances

• Ability to change colors rapidly

Give an example of an animal that uses camouflage as a behavioral adaptation.

• Elephant

• Penguin

• Chameleon

• Giraffe

How does migration help animals to adapt to their environment?

• By making them lose their natural instincts and abilities

• By allowing them to find better food sources, escape harsh weather conditions, and find suitable breeding grounds.

• By exposing them to more dangerous and harmful environments

• By causing them to become weaker and more susceptible to predators

Name a bird that migrates from one continent to another.

• Emu

• Arctic Tern or Bar-tailed Godwit

• Ostrich

• Penguin

What is hibernation and how does it help animals survive?

• Hibernation is a state of dormancy that helps animals conserve energy and survive during the winter months.

• Hibernation is a type of migration that animals use to find warmer climates

• Hibernation is a defense mechanism that animals use to protect themselves from predators

• Hibernation is a process where animals stay awake and active during the winter months

Name an animal that hibernates during the winter.

• Bear

• Giraffe

• Penguin

• Elephant

What is mimicry as a structural adaptation in animals?

• When an animal evolves to resemble another species in order to gain a survival advantage.

• When an animal evolves to have a long neck for reaching high leaves

• When an animal evolves to have bright colors for attracting mates

• When an animal evolves to have a strong sense of smell

Provide an example of an animal that uses mimicry as a structural adaptation.

• Viceroy butterfly

• Giraffe

• Elephant

• Polar bear

How do physical features help animals to adapt to their environment?

• Physical features have no impact on animal adaptation

• Animals adapt to their environment through mental abilities

• Physical features hinder animals from adapting to their environment

• Physical features help animals to adapt to their environment by providing them with tools for survival.

Name a physical feature that helps a polar bear survive in its habitat.

• Long neck for reaching high leaves

• Sharp claws for climbing trees

• Large ears for hearing underwater

• Thick layer of blubber