Animal Adaptations

What is the purpose of hibernation?

• To conserve energy and survive during cold months when food is scarce.

• To increase metabolic rate and stay active during winter.

• To migrate to warmer climates for better food availability.

• To store food for the summer months.

What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Vertebrates have a backbone but invertebrates do not.

• Invertebrates have a backbone while vertebrates do not.

• Vertebrates are warm-blooded and invertebrates are cold-blooded.

• Invertebrates are larger than vertebrates.

What is HIBERNATION?

• A state of deep sleep during the summer months.

• A period when animals migrate to warmer climates.

• When an animal hides in the cold winter and sleeps until the spring.

• A time when animals are active and foraging for food.

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

• When an animal is able to change colors to survive in an environment.

• A method of hunting used by predators.

• A type of shelter built by animals.

• A technique for attracting mates.

What is a vertebrate?

• An animal that has a backbone.

• A type of fish without fins.

• A mammal that lays eggs.

• An insect with a hard shell.

What does adaptation mean?

• It's what helps a living thing grow and survive.

• It's a process of changing the environment.

• It's a method of communication among species.

• It's a type of food chain.

What is the role of camouflage in predator-prey relationships?

• It helps predators sneak up on prey and helps prey avoid being seen.

• It allows prey to become more aggressive towards predators.

• It makes predators more visible to their prey.

• It has no significant impact on predator-prey interactions.

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• A physical change in an animal's body structure.

• A behavior that helps an animal survive, like birds migrating for warmer weather.

• A type of camouflage that helps animals hide from predators.

• A seasonal change in an animal's diet.

Why do animals use camouflage?

• To stay safe.

• To attract mates.

• To find food.

• To communicate with others.

Why do some animals have thick fur?

• To keep warm in cold environments.

• To help them swim faster in water.

• To make them look more attractive to mates.

• To protect them from predators.