Adaptations

Which of the following is an adaptation to life in a cold place?

• wing feathers
• a long neck
• a layer of fat under the skin
• spotted fur

How does the giraffe's long neck help it survive in the African grassland?  The long neck helps the giraffe-

• run very quickly
• reach tree branches
• drink from ponds
• hide from predators

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Box turtles have yellowish markings on their green shells.  The colors and patterns help the turtle blend in on the ground in a forest.  This adaptation is an example of

• Hibernation
• Migration
• Behavior
• Camouflage

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Penguins have webbed feet.  In which kind of place would this adaptation help an animal survive?

• Ocean
• Mountaintop
• Grassland
• Desert

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Which is a pattern of coloring that helps a living thing blend in with its surrounding?

• Migration
• Hibernation
• Dormancy
• Camouflage

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A toucan is a bird that eats very large tough tropical fruit.  Which tool would you expect a toucan's beak to look like?

• Large pliers
• Chopsticks
• Slotted Spoon
• Eye Dropper

Some animals move great distances as the seasons change.  What is this called?

• hibernation
• migration
• habitat
• coloration

How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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Why do animals use camouflage?

• To look pretty
• To stay safe
• To play Hide and Go Seek
• To eat food

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Which bird's foot has the best shape for grasping and holding its prey?

• A
• B
• C
• D