Unit 4: Adaptations Quiz

In your own words, define Adaptations.

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How might an abiotic factor effect adaptation?

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Adaptation is...

• The process of staying the same in an environment
• The process of evolving into a different species
• The process of becoming less suited to its environment
• The process of change by which an organism or species can better survive in its environment.

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An example of adaptation is...

• Lion swimming underwater
• Penguin living in the desert
• Chameleon changing skin color
• Elephant flying in the sky

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An example of a physical adaptation is...

• short neck of a giraffe
• long neck of a giraffe
• long tail of a giraffe
• webbed feet of a giraffe

An example of behavior adaptation is...

• A bird migrating to a warmer climate during winter.
• A dog barking at strangers
• A plant growing towards sunlight
• A fish swimming upstream to spawn

List some examples of physical adaptions.

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Animal mimicry is a physical adaptation that makes an animal appear like another organism.

Why might a species do this?

• To confuse their prey during hunting
• To attract more predators for protection
• For defense against predators or to gain an advantage in their environment.
• To increase their vulnerability in the ecosystem

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What's an example of a learned behavioral adaptation?

• A cat instinctively hunting for prey
• A bird building a nest without prior experience
• A fish swimming upstream to spawn without being taught
• A dog being trained to sit on command

Why might trees in the rainforest have drip tips?

• To allow excess water to run off quickly and prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.
• To attract more sunlight for photosynthesis
• To provide a home for insects and birds
• To slow down the process of water evaporation

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