Adaptations Quiz

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• A physical change in an organism's body structure

• A learned or inherited behavior that helps an organism survive

• A temporary change in an organism's environment

• A chemical change within an organism's cells

Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• The thick fur of a polar bear

• A frog croaking louder during mating season

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Why are adaptations important for survival?

• They allow organisms to make their own food

• They help organisms to reproduce more quickly

• They enable organisms to better survive and reproduce in their environments

• They make organisms look more attractive to predators

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in plants?

• The color of flowers

• The closing of leaves at night

• The growth of roots towards water

• The production of fruit

How does mimicry serve as a behavioral adaptation?

• By changing the physical structure of an organism

• By allowing an organism to blend into its surroundings

• By enabling an organism to imitate the appearance or behavior of another species

• By causing an organism to grow larger or smaller

Which of the following is NOT a structural adaptation?

• The webbed feet of a duck

• The long neck of a giraffe

• The nocturnal hunting habits of an owl

• The sharp claws of a cat

How do behavioral adaptations differ from structural adaptations?

• Behavioral adaptations are always visible, while structural adaptations are not

• Structural adaptations involve changes in an organism's behavior, while behavioral adaptations involve physical changes

• Behavioral adaptations are changes in behavior to survive, while structural adaptations are physical changes to an organism's body

• There is no difference; they are the same thing

What role does camouflage play in an animal's survival?

• It helps animals run faster

• It allows animals to hide from predators or ambush prey

• It enables animals to fly

• It makes animals more attractive to mates

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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation in humans?

• The ability to walk on two legs

• Developing languages

• The color of human skin

• The growth of hair on the body

Why might an organism need to develop new adaptations over time?

• To decrease its chances of survival

• To stay the same despite changes in its environment

• To better compete for resources and mates

• To increase its visibility to predators

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