Adaptations

Which adaptation for protection allows an animal to hide either from predators or prey?

• adoption

• adaption

• mimicry

• camouflage

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Which adaptation for protection allows an animal to look like a more dangerous animal?

• adoption

• adaption

• mimicry

• camouflage

The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.

• behavior.

• migration.

• camouflage.

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Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

• counter-shading

• mimicry

• adaptation

• camouflage

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A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 

• an adaptation

• environment

• response

• stimulus

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Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants

• to take in nutrients from the air

• to provide shade for the plant

What does it mean to hibernate?

• to change your physical characteristics

• to go in to a deep sleep during the winter

• to travel to a warmer location

• to blend in with the environment

_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• warning coloration

Which is a body part that can be adapted for getting food?

• claws

• paw pads

• teeth

• beaks

Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

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