Animal Adaptations

Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation?

• a) A bird migrating south for the winter

• b) A rabbit’s white fur in the snow

• c) A bear learning how to open trash cans

• d) A dog being trained to sit

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Why do camels have humps?

• a) To carry heavy loads

• b) To store water directly

• c) To store fat for energy

• d) To protect themselves from predators

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Imagine you are a dolphin. Choose one physical adaptation and one behavioral adaptation dolphins you have , and explain how each would help you survive.

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Which adaptation helps fish breathe underwater?

• a) Gills

• b) Fins

• c) Blubber

• d) Scales

What two purposes does this adaptation have?

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True or False: Hibernation is an example of a behavioral adaptation

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True or False: A giraffe’s long neck is a physical adaptation that helps it reach food high in trees.

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Behavioral adaptations are…

• a) Changes in an animal’s body parts

• b) Learned skills only

• c) Actions animals take to survive

• d) Food animals eat

Which adaptation helps penguins stay warm in cold climates?

• a) Long necks

• b) Thick feathers and fat

• c) Sharp beaks

• d) Bright colors

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True or False: All adaptations happen instantly within an animal’s lifetime