Ecology SOL Unit 5.2 - Animal Adaptations

Ecology SOL Unit 5.2 - Animal Adaptations

9th - 12th Grade

12 Qs

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Ecology SOL Unit 5.2 - Animal Adaptations

Ecology SOL Unit 5.2 - Animal Adaptations

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-4, MS-LS2-1

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 4 pts

What are the FOUR major types of adaptations specific to animals?

Structural

Behavioral

Coadaptation

Physiological

Climatic

Answer explanation

The four major types of adaptations in animals are structural (physical features), behavioral (actions), coadaptation (interactions with other species), and physiological (internal processes). Climatic is not a type of adaptation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which type of adaptation involves changes to the structure of a living organism?

Behavioral Adaptations

Structural Adaptations

Physiological Adaptations

Genetic Adaptations

Answer explanation

Structural adaptations involve physical changes in an organism's structure, such as the shape of a beak or the thickness of fur, which help it survive in its environment. This distinguishes them from behavioral, physiological, and genetic adaptations.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of a structural adaptation related to body coverings?

Oceans, ponds, and streams

Weather and climate

Hair, scales, spines, and feathers

Answer explanation

Hair, scales, spines, and feathers are all examples of structural adaptations that help animals survive in their environments by providing protection, insulation, or camouflage.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of camouflage in animals?

To attract mates

To blend into the environment and avoid predators

To regulate body temperature

To find food more easily

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of camouflage in animals is to blend into their environment, which helps them avoid detection by predators. This adaptation increases their chances of survival.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 3 pts

Which THREE of the following animals are examples of those that estivate?

Bears

Tortoises

Frogs

Salamanders

Answer explanation

Tortoises, frogs, and salamanders are known to estivate, a state of dormancy during hot and dry conditions. Bears do not estivate; they hibernate instead.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 3 pts

Which THREE of the following are primary reasons animals migrate?

To find food

To find a safe place to live

To mimic other animals

To find a better climate

Answer explanation

Animals migrate primarily to find a safe place to live and to seek a better climate, ensuring their survival and access to resources. Mimicking other animals is not a primary reason for migration.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How do camels prevent overheating?

By storing fat in their humps

By having long eyelashes

By having a brown coat

By having wide feet

Answer explanation

Camels prevent overheating by storing fat in their humps. This fat acts as an insulator and can be metabolized for energy, helping them maintain a stable body temperature in hot environments.

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