Amazing Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is an adaptation?

• A type of food animals eat

• A change in an animal's body or behavior that helps it survive

• A place where animals live

• A game animals play

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

• A bird building a nest

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A fish having gills to breathe underwater

• A dog barking

Why do camels have long eyelashes?

• To look pretty

• To keep sand out of their eyes

• To help them see better at night

• To attract other camels

How do webbed feet help ducks?

• They help ducks fly faster

• They help ducks swim better

• They help ducks climb trees

• They help ducks dig in the ground

What is the main survival advantage of a chameleon changing its color?

• To look beautiful

• To scare away predators

• To blend in with its surroundings

• To attract mates

Why do some animals have thick fur?

• To stay warm in cold environments

• To look bigger

• To swim faster

• To fly higher

Which adaptation helps a cactus survive in the desert?

• Bright flowers

• Thick, waxy skin

• Long roots

• Sharp thorns

How do nocturnal animals adapt to living in the dark?

• They have large eyes to see better at night

• They sleep all day

• They eat only plants

• They live in water

What is the purpose of a turtle's shell?

• To help it swim faster

• To protect it from predators

• To help it climb trees

• To make it look bigger

Why do some birds migrate?

• To find warmer places to live during winter

• To find new friends

• To learn new songs

• To escape from predators