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WorksheetsAdaptations Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a body part or behavior that helps an organism to survive in its environment
a)
cycle
b)
orbit
c)
adaptation
d)
ecosystem
2.
When an organism copies a characteristic of something else in order to better its chances for survival and reproduction
a)
hibernation
b)
camouflage
c)
mimicry
d)
migration
3.
The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another
a)
camouflage
b)
migration
c)
hibernation
d)
function
4.
When an organism slows its life functions for a period of time to better its chances for survival during harsh conditions
a)
camouflage
b)
migration
c)
mimicry
d)
hibernation
5.
The Bald Eagle has __________.
a)
keen eyesight
b)
sharp talons
c)
sharp beak
d)
all of the above
6.
Plants with spines and waxy leaves are well suited for life in which environment?
a)
Desert
b)
Temperate forest
c)
Grassland
d)
Tropical Rainfroest
7.
A Porcupine has sharp quills. Why would a porcupine need this adaptation?
a)
to protect itself
b)
to keep warm
c)
to kill its prey
d)
to cover its skin
8.
A giraffe has a long neck. Why would the giraffe need this adaptation?
a)
to keep warm
b)
to reach food high above the ground
c)
to have room to eat more
d)
to catch birds
9.
Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and back to help them cling to branches. This is a
a)
Behavioral Adaptation.
b)
Structural Adaptation.
10.
When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator. This is a
a)
Behavioral Adaptation.
b)
Structural Adaptation.
11.
A cat has a long tail to help it balance. This is a
a)
Behavioral Adaptation.
b)
Structural Adaptation.
12.
The different types of bird beaks in different species of birds is known as
a)
adaptation
b)
migration
c)
hibernation
d)
photosynthesis
13.
A Viceroy butterfly looking like a bright colored poisonous Monarch butterfly is an example of __________.
a)
camouflage
b)
mimicry
c)
warning coloration
d)
protective resemblance
14.
The armadillo's hard outer shell is an example of which adaptation?
a)
digging
b)
getting food
c)
protection
d)
shelter
15.
Outer body coverings such as fur, scales, or feathers are considered to be an adaptation.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Adaptations for defense against a predator would include ____________.
a)
feathers
b)
paw pads
c)
claws
d)
big ears
17.
An animal must be able to protect itself and find food in its environment to survive.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
All of the following are adaptations that help animals survive in a cold environment EXCEPT ---
a)
gathering and storing food
b)
climbing a tree
c)
hibernating
d)
growing thick fur
19.
In the Arctic there is often snow on the ground. Many Arctic animals are able to change their coloration. Which adaptation best helps an Arctic hare survive in its environment?
a)
thick, white fur
b)
ability to run fast
c)
ability to burrow
d)
a short, fluffy tail
20.
Hummingbirds feed on nectar. Nectar is a liquid found deep inside the flower of a plant. Which adaptation enables the hummingbird to obtain the nectar from deep inside a flower.
a)
rapid flight
b)
long beak
c)
colorful feathers
d)
small wings
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