Ecology SOL Unit 5.2 - Animal Adaptations
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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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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