Animal Adaptations

What is the primary reason animals adapt over generations?

• To learn new languages

• To survive in their habitat

• To change their color

• To play sports

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What physical feature is the Beluga whale missing?

• Tail

• Eyes

• Teeth

• Dorsal fin

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Why do Beluga whales not have a dorsal fin?

• To swim faster

• To avoid getting scraped under Arctic ice

• Because they forgot to grow one

• To look different from other whales

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What adaptation helps the polar bear in its habitat?

• Hollow fur

• Webbed feet

• Long tail

• Wings

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What do camels store in their humps?

• Rocks

• Sand

• Fat

• Water

What is the purpose of the camel's long eyelashes?

• To help them see in the dark

• To keep sand out of their eyes

• To attract mates

• To look beautiful

Why do penguins have a layer of blubber?

• To store food

• To make them look bigger

• To help them float

• For insulation

What is the primary use of an elephant's trunk?

• To breathe underwater

• To make noise

• To scare away predators

• To pick up food

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Why do giraffes have long necks?

• To look over fences

• To reach food in trees

• To store water

• To fight predators

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What adaptation do ducks and swans share?

• Hollow bones

• Webbed feet

• Feather colors

• Long beaks

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