Animal Adaptations in Different Habitats

Which of the following adaptations helps a polar bear survive in the cold polar environment?

• Webbed feet

• Thick fur

• Large ears

• Camouflage

A camel stores water in its hump to survive in the desert.

• True

• False

Which animal uses camouflage to hide from predators in the rainforest?

• Sloth

• Chameleon

• Penguin

• Whale

Why do desert animals like the fennec fox have large ears?

• To hear predators from far away

• To keep cool by releasing body heat

• To fly in the air

• To help them hunt at night

Blubber is an adaptation that helps animals in the ocean, like whales, stay warm in cold waters.

• True

• False

Which of the following adaptations helps penguins swim in the ocean?

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

• Thick fur

• Long legs

What does a sloth’s slow movement in the rainforest help it do?

• Find food faster

• Escape predators more quickly

• Conserve energy and avoid detection

• Build nests in trees

What adaptation helps polar bears to hunt for food in the polar?

• Sharp teeth

• Thick blubber

• Strong claws

• Large ears

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of the camel in the desert?

• Thick eyelashes

• Webbed feet

• Long legs

• Thick fur

Which of the following animals uses its thick fur to survive the cold climate?

• Penguin

• Polar bear

• Sloth

• Camel