Animal and Plant Adaptations Quiz

What part of a cactus helps it store water?

• Flowers

• Spines

• Thick stem

• Roots

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Learning to ride a bike

• A scar from falling

• Eye color

• Speaking Spanish

What is the main function of a bird’s hollow bones?

• To make them stronger for digging

• To help them float on water

• To help them fly by making them lighter

• To store food during migration

Match the animal to its helpful body structure: Frog → _______ Eagle → _______ Camel → _______

Which plant part anchors the plant in the ground and absorbs water?

• Leaf

• Flower

• Root

• Stem

A giraffe’s long neck helps it:

• Hide from predators

• Reach leaves high in trees

• Run fast

• Stay warm

Which of these is an acquired trait?

• Brown fur in a bear

• Learning how to swim

• Stripes on a zebra

• A bird having wings

A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.

• helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.
• pokes animals that try to eat the plant.
• attracts pollinators to the plant.

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What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Playing basketball

• Hair between knuckles

• Riding a bicycle

• Hairstyle

How does the thick fur of an arctic fox help it survive?