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Worksheets3rd Grade - Adaptations
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 17mins
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1.
An adaptation means ...
a)
camouflage
b)
a behavior that helps an organism survive
c)
something that helps an animal eat
2.
An example of camouflage is...
a)
a snake that blends in with it's environment
b)
a frog's sticky tongue
c)
a lion's sharp claws
d)
flat teeth on a horse
3.
This bat's adaptation is that it is nocturnal. What does that mean?
a)
The bat sleeps during the night.
b)
The bat makes a certain sound to help get around.
c)
The bat sleeps during the day.
d)
The bat sleeps through the winter.
4.
What is an adaptation this jackrabbit has?
a)
Big ears to keep him cool
b)
Big eyes to see at night
c)
Big animal to scare smaller animals
d)
Is a friendly little guy that everyone likes
5.
Fish have several adaptations so they can live in the water. Which one is NOT a fish adaptation?
a)
They have fins to help swim.
b)
They have gills to breathe under water.
c)
They can migrate to find food or warmer water.
d)
They can swim very fast to escape predators.
6.
This mangrove tree has a special adaptation. What is it?
a)
Its roots can be above the ground.
b)
It doesn't mind having a lot of water.
c)
It has lots of green leaves.
d)
It has a skinny trunk.
7.
Mimicry is when...
a)
an animal blends in, like camouflage.
b)
an animal copies another to stay safe.
c)
an baby animal cries for its parent
d)
many animals stay together.
8.
Why don't all animals have the same adaptations?
a)
Most animals have the same adaptations.
b)
Adaptations depend on when the animal is born.
c)
Animals have different adaptations because they live in different environments.
d)
Adaptations are really cool, so all the animals need different adaptations.
9.
What is NOT an adaptation of a cactus?
a)
Spines to protect it from animals
b)
A waxy coating to help seal in water.
c)
Long, deep roots that get any water in the soil.
d)
A think stem to store water.
10.
What adaptation does this animal have?
a)
Camouflage
b)
Hibernation
c)
Nocturnal
d)
Mimicry
11.
What adaptation do you think this dormouse has?
a)
Camouflage
b)
Hibernation
c)
Nocturnal
d)
Mimicry
12.
What adaptation do you think this gray slender loris has?
a)
Camouflage
b)
Hibernation
c)
Nocturnal
d)
Mimicry
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