Exploring Animal Adaptations and Habitats

A frog has webbed feet and moist skin. What concept best explains why the frog has these features?

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Adaptation

• Life cycle

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• Only the living organisms found in a specific area

• The weather patterns of a particular region

• A community of living organisms interacting with their non-living environment

• The physical surroundings of a single animal

A bear eats large amounts of food in autumn and then sleeps through the winter. Which adaptation is the bear using?

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

• Instinct

Which habitat are vines best adapted to live in?

• Arctic tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Deep ocean

A newborn baby cries when it is hungry without being taught to do so. This behavior is best described as a(n):

• Learned behavior

• Adaptation

• Instinct

• Migration

Which of the following is an example of camouflage as an adaptation?

• A bird flying south for the winter

• A stick insect that looks like a twig

• A bear sleeping through winter

• A salmon swimming upstream to lay eggs

A butterfly goes through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. What concept does this represent?

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Adaptation

• Life cycle

Which of the following animals is nocturnal?

• Eagle

• Owl

• Butterfly

• Squirrel

A polar bear has thick white fur and a layer of fat under its skin. How do these features help the polar bear survive in its habitat?

• The white fur helps it attract prey, and the fat helps it swim faster

• The white fur provides camouflage in the snow, and the fat keeps it warm in cold temperatures

• The white fur reflects sunlight, and the fat helps it digest food

• The white fur helps it find a mate, and the fat stores water

Birds that migrate fly to warmer regions during winter. Which statement best explains why this behavior is considered an adaptation?

• It is a behavior the bird learns from watching other birds

• It is a behavior that helps the bird survive by finding food and warmth in a new environment

• It is a behavior that only happens once in a bird's lifetime

• It is a behavior that helps the bird grow larger feathers