Animal Camouflage Quiz

One of the reasons the chameleon changes its color is to communicate. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is true because one of the reasons the chameleon changes its color is to communicate with other chameleons or to show its mood or intentions.

What type of camouflage helps an animal blend into its background?

• Concealing camouflage

• Blending

Answer explanation

Concealing camouflage is the type of camouflage that helps an animal blend into its background.

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Animals only use camouflage to hide from predators. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Animals also use camouflage for hunting, mating, and other purposes, not just to hide from predators. Therefore, the statement is false.

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Which of the following is an example of camouflage?

• A frog hibernating in winter

• A chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A cactus storing water in its stem

Answer explanation

Camouflage is when an organism blends in with its surroundings to avoid detection. A chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings is an example of camouflage.

Animals have coverings on their bodies that help them survive in their environment. The polar bear’s fur protects the bear from extreme temperatures and injury.

This is a snowshoe hare. This is a human being.

Find the animal that is covered with fur.

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Animals have coverings on their bodies that help them survive in their environment.

This is a Canada goose. The Canada goose has a protective covering of feathers over its body.

This is a polar bear. The polar bear has a protective covering of fur over its body.

Find the animal that has a protective covering made out of fur.

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Some octopi are able to change color and blend in with their environment. What is this an example of?

• cryptic coloration

• mullerian mimicry

• batesian mimicry

• aposematic coloration

Answer explanation

This is an example of cryptic coloration, where octopi can change color to blend in with their environment for camouflage.

Which of the following is an example of camouflage?

• A frog hibernating in winter

• A chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A cactus storing water in its stem

Answer explanation

The correct example of camouflage is a chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings.

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There are black and white sheep living on mountains of dark colored rocks. Which sheep has the disadvantageous trait?

• black sheep

• white sheep

• brown sheep

• red sheep

Answer explanation

The white sheep has the disadvantageous trait because it stands out against the dark colored rocks, making it an easier target for predators.

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Which of the following animals use camouflage as a survival strategy?

• Chameleon

• Elephant

• Leopard

• Giraffe

Answer explanation

Chameleons and leopards use camouflage as a survival strategy to blend in with their surroundings and avoid predators or sneak up on prey.

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