Animal Adaptations

What are adaptations in plants and animals?

• Changes that occur over a week

• Unique features and behaviors that help them survive

• The color of the organism

• The size of the organism

Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?

• A lion learning to hunt

• A bird's ability to sing

• Web feet in ducks

• A dog fetching a ball

How do web feet help animals like ducks and frogs?

• They allow them to run faster on land

• They help them swim efficiently

• They make them look more attractive

• They help them dig in the sand

What is the purpose of feathers in birds?

• To help them swim

• To provide camouflage

• To attract mates and enable flight

• To dig in the ground

What do inherited traits refer to?

• Characteristics learned from experience

• Traits passed down from parents

• Changes made by the environment

• Skills learned through practice

What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

• A bird's ability to sing

• A shark's teeth

• A dog learning to sit on command

• A fish with a streamlined body

Which of the following is NOT an internal structure?

• Lungs

• Gills

• Feathers

• Heart

Which of the following best describes a niche?

• A specific type of food

• A role or position of an organism in its environment

• A physical structure

• A learned behavior

How do desert plants like cacti survive?

• By having deep roots to find water

• By storing water in their thick stems

• By growing tall to reach sunlight

• By having colorful flowers to attract insects

What role does natural selection play in adaptations?

• It helps organisms learn new behaviors

• It allows organisms with advantageous traits to survive and reproduce

• It changes the environment

• It makes all organisms the same