ADAPTATION/co1/ ac 1.2.3

What is the meaning of adaptation?

• A way for organisms to become extinct

• A process that helps organisms survive in their environment

• A type of food chain

• A scientific experiment

How do living organisms protect themselves from extreme hot climates?

• By seeking shade and using protective features

• By migrating to cooler areas

• By becoming nocturnal
  

• By increasing their body temperature

Which of the following is an example of adaptation mentioned for the starred agama lizard?

• It burrows underground

• It finds shaded areas to stay cool

• It changes color

• It hibernates

How do humans protect themselves from the sun?

• By wearing dark clothing

• By using umbrellas, hats, and light clothes

• By staying indoors

• By applying sunscreen only

What does adaptation help living organisms do?

• Change their habitat

• Survive in extreme conditions

• Communicate better

• Increase their size

Which of the following statements about penguins is true?

• Penguins can fly.

• Penguins are mammals.

• Penguins are birds.

• Penguins live in hot climates.

What feature helps penguins' feet not to freeze?

• Their feet are covered in feathers

• Their feet have a layer of fat.

• The blood vessels in their feet warm up cold blood.

• They wear special shoes.

Penguins are able to fly long distances.

• true

• false

The warm blood from the penguin's body helps to heat the cold blood in their feet.

• true

• false

What is the main habitat of polar bears?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Arctic region

• Grasslands