National Geographic Adaptations Quiz

What is a structural adaptation?

• A change in behavior

• A physical part of the organism

• A type of migration

• A type of food

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What is a vestigial adaptation?

• An adaptation that is still useful

• An adaptation that is no longer functional

• An adaptation that is newly developed

• An adaptation that is highly efficient

What happens to a mutation when it becomes a typical part of a species?

• It disappears

• It becomes an adaptation

• It becomes a disadvantage

• It becomes a new species

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What is an example of a vestigial adaptation in animals?

• Feathers for flying

• Leg bones in whales

• Thick fur in polar bears

• Long necks in giraffes

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What adaptation did the peppered moth develop during the Industrial Revolution?

• Bright colors to attract mates

• Dark colors to blend in with polluted trees

• Larger wings for faster flight

• Smaller size to hide from predators

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What is mimicry in the context of adaptation?

• An organism changes its diet

• An organism mimics another to avoid predators

• An organism changes its habitat

• An organism grows larger

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What is the main reason predators avoid the scarlet king snake?

• It is poisonous

• It mimics the deadly coral snake

• It is too fast to catch

• It has a strong odor

What is the main theme of the text regarding the peppered moth?

• Migration patterns

• Color adaptation due to environmental changes

• Diet changes

• Reproduction rates

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Which animals are used as an example of adaptive radiation in Oceania?

• Koalas

• Cichlid fish

• Brown booby

• Mimic octopus

What is sympatric speciation?

• Speciation due to physical isolation

• Speciation in the same habitat

• Speciation due to climate change

• Speciation due to genetic mutation

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