Animals and Adaptations

Which adaptation (for the underlined animal) serves the function of defense?

• A walking stick looks like the twig on which it rests.
• A porcupine’s quills cause a predator to seek another meal.
• A whale filters plankton and krill from the water in which it swims.
• A penguin is dark on top and white below to blend in with the water.

What adaptations does the pelican have to live in Georgia's coastal and ocean habitats?

• Fluffy feathers to allow it to swim fast.
• Wide feet to allow it to dig into the sand.
• Long, wide bill and a pouch that allow it to scoop up and eat fish.

Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

• Clawed foot with talon 
• Human-like foot
• Webbed foot
• Small clawed foot without a talon 

Penguins are adapted to live in the antarctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

• The dark coloured feathers reflect heat from the sun
• Their webbed feet make them powerful swimmers
• They have overlapping feathers to waterproof them
• They have thick skin and lots of fat to keep them warm

What is the most likely reason why animals in hot climates have larger ears than similar animals in cold climates?

• It is more difficult to hear in hot air, so bigger ears are needed.
• Big ears lose heat quickly, while small ears lose heat slowly.
• Big ears are useful for creating a breeze when they are flapped quickly.
• Big ears help animals in hot climates camouflage better.

An animal has webbed feet. Its eyes, ears, and nose are on top of its head. What can you infer about the habitat where this animal lives?

• The habitat is aquatic.
• The habitat has little or no light.
• The habitat is very dry.
• The habitat is very windy.

This armadillo is responding to its environment by rolling itself into a ball-like position. How does this response most likely help armadillos?

• It is how armadillos protect their eggs.

• It forms a protective barrier against predators.

• It allows them to roll away from predators quickly.

• It allows them to go for long periods of time without water.

Seals and walruses have a layer of fat that keeps them warm in cold climates. What is this layer of fat called?

• blubber

• fat

• thick fur

• Plump

What animal adaptation do you see in the photo, and how does it help animals survive?

• gills, it helps animals swim in the water

• fins, it helps animals swim fast in the water

• gills, it helps animals breathe under water

• lungs, it helps animals breathe under water

What are two purposes of hooves? (pick 2)

• to help animals keep balance

• to help animals climb trees

• to help animals protect their feet

• to help animals keep their feet warm