Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is a skunk's main defense mechanism?

• Clawing

• Biting

• Spraying a foul-smelling mist

• Running away quickly

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What do caribou eat in the winter?

• Grass

• Leaves

• Lichen

• Berries

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How many stomach chambers do caribou have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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What is the tip of a caribou's nose and mouth called?

• Snout

• Muzzle

• Beak

• Trunk

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What is a phasmid?

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

• A type of insect

• A type of mammal

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What happens when the snow dribbles into streams?

• It signals the start of winter

• It signals the end of winter

• It signals the start of summer

• It signals the end of summer

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What helps caribou inhale warm air?

• Their long legs

• Their short hair on the muzzle

• Their large ears

• Their thick tails

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What is the weight range of a caribou?

• 100 to 200 pounds

• 200 to 300 pounds

• 300 to 400 pounds

• Over 500 pounds

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What are some physical adaptation helps alligators blend into their environment?

(a)   ​ (b)  

• Brightly colored scales

• Log-shaped body
• Long tail

• Sharp teeth

• Being Motionless
• Finding Water

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Where is the Everglades ecosystem located?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• Myrtle Beach

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