Adaptations

What is a color or pattern that helps an animal blend in with its habitat?

• a. Hibernation

• b. Behavior Adaptation

• c. Camouflage

• d. Migration

What physical adaptation helps some organisms breathe under water?

• a. lungs

• b. gills

• c. fins

• d. heart

One type of fox has thick brown fur during part of the year. During another part of the year, the fox has white fur. The change in fur color helps the fox hide in a habitat that has _

• many shallow ponds

• lots of snow in the winter

• forests with tall trees

• plenty of tall grass

How do adaptations help animals?

• to hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

Why can't a cow live in the same place as a polar bear?

• A cow lives in a warm environment and a polar bear lives in a cold environment.

• They eat different things. Cows eat grass. Polar bears eat ice and snow.

• Grass does not grow in very cold environments.

• All of the above

What adaptations do brown bears use?

• Sharp teeth and claws

• Sense of smell

• Shape of paws

• Brown fur

• All of the above

Which adaptation is most beneficial for animals living in extremely cold environments?

• Thin fur

• Large ears

• Blubber

• Long legs

What feature helps birds to fly?

• Webbed feet

• Hollow bones

• Sharp teeth

• Long tails

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation in animals?

• Migration

• Striped fur

• Sharp claws

• Thick skin

What type of feet adaptation is most beneficial for birds that swim?

• Clawed feet

• Webbed feet

• Hollow bones

• Sharp talons