Adaptations Quiz

What is an adaptation?

• A temporary change

• A permanent change in an organism's DNA

• A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

• A behavior learned from parents

Which is an example of a structural adaptation?

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

• Sweating

What is mimicry?

• An animal changing color

• An animal imitating another organism

• An animal hiding from predators

• An animal moving to a new habitat

Which adaptation helps animals survive in cold climates?

• Large ears

• Thick fur

• Thin skin

• Bright colors

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• A physical trait

• A learned behavior

• An inherited behavior that helps survival

• A temporary change

Why do some animals migrate?

• To find food

• To avoid predators

• To find a mate

• All of the above

What is an example of a physiological adaptation?

• Camouflage

• Water conservation

• Mimicry

• Migration

Which environment would you most likely find animals with water conservation adaptations?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Ocean

How does natural selection relate to adaptations?

• It eliminates all adaptations

• It causes random changes

• It helps beneficial adaptations become more common

• It has no relation to adaptations

Which plant adaptation helps with seed dispersal?

• Deep roots

• Bright flowers

• Light seeds

• Thick bark