Animals and Adaptations

Some animals use certain body parts to ___________ themselves or their babies.

• defend

• scare

• adapt

• raise

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___________ is when some animals travel long distances from one place to another, usually during seasonal changes.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Dormancy

• Mimicry

___________ is a term used to describe animals that blend into their habitats.

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Adaptations

• Instincts

To deal with shortage of food some animals

• migrate

• hunt for a different type of food

• camouflage

• sleep

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An adaption that helps protect a baby zebra from its predators is its

• mother

• speed

• striped pattern

• solid color pattern

Hibernating animals conserve energy by

• eating enough food for hibernation

• burrowing in the ground

• slowing down body functions

• speeding up body functions

Birds just know how to fly. Its a(n)

• learned behavior

• inherited trait

• behavioral trait

• adaption

The hawk has a sharp, hooked beak. How is this best used?

• for spearing fish

• for sifting food from water

• for getting insects

• for tearing meat

The Bald Eagle has sharp talons. How does the eagle use these talons?

• swim in a lake

• walk on rocky land

• scratch bugs out of the soil

• catch and hold prey

In the winter the ptarmigan has white feathers. This is an example of

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Adaptation

• Classification

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