Adaptations and Survival

What is adaptation in animals?

• A characteristic that helps an animal survive and thrive in its environment.

• A behavior that animals learn from their parents.

• A type of food that animals prefer to eat.

• A seasonal change in an animal's appearance.

Why do animals have thick fur in cold climates?

• Thick fur provides insulation, helping animals stay warm in frigid temperatures.

• Thick fur helps animals blend in with their surroundings.

• Thick fur is a sign of good health in animals.

• Thick fur allows animals to swim better in cold water.

What is the difference between a predator and prey?

• Predators are animals that are hunted by other animals.

• Predators hunt and eat other animals (prey), while prey are the animals that are hunted.

• Prey are the animals that hunt and eat other animals.

• Predators and prey are the same; they both hunt for food.

How do animals adapt to find food?

• Animals may develop specialized body parts, like beaks or teeth, to help them access different types of food.

• Animals often migrate to find food sources in different regions.

• Animals rely solely on their sense of smell to locate food.

• Animals change their color to blend in with their environment and avoid predators.

How do animals use their senses to survive?

• Animals use their senses to find food, avoid predators, and communicate.

• Animals use their senses only to find food.

• Animals do not use their senses for survival.

• Animals rely solely on instinct for survival.

What is the concept of survival of the fittest?

• A concept that suggests only the strongest individuals survive regardless of their environment.

• Survival of the fittest means that individuals best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• A theory that states all individuals have an equal chance of survival.

• An idea that promotes competition among species for limited resources.

What is the purpose of laying many eggs for sea turtles?

• To ensure that all eggs hatch successfully

• To increase the chances that some will survive to adulthood despite predation

• To provide food for the hatchlings

• To attract mates during the breeding season

What is the significance of a bird's beak shape?

• A bird's beak shape is adapted to its feeding habits, helping it access specific food types.

• Birds with larger beaks can fly faster than those with smaller beaks.

• The shape of a bird's beak determines its migratory patterns.

• Beak shape has no impact on a bird's survival or feeding.

How do environmental changes affect animal populations?

• They have no effect on animal populations.

• They can lead to decreased food availability, forcing animals to migrate or adapt.

• They only affect plant populations, not animals.

• They cause animals to become larger and stronger.

What is a habitat?

• A habitat is a type of animal.

• A habitat is a place where food is stored.

• A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates.

• A habitat is a man-made structure for animals.