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WorksheetsPlant & Animal Adaptations
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?
a)
a behavior that helps a living thing survive
b)
a body part that helps a living thing survive
c)
body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive
d)
a feature that helps a plant survive
2.
An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings
a)
mimicry
b)
camouflage
c)
migration
d)
hibernation
3.
Which of these BEST describes how some birds survive when the weather gets cold?
a)
They store twigs and sticks in their nest
b)
They grow more feathers to stay warm in the winter
c)
They hide in bushes and wait for warm weather
d)
They migrate to a warmer climate
4.
Some animals move great distances as the seasons change. What is this called?
a)
mimicry
b)
hibernation
c)
migration
d)
camouflage
5.
An example of a physical adaptation is...
a)
a turtle hiding inside its shell
b)
a rabbit burrowing underground
c)
the spikes on a porcupine
d)
a snake biting when threatened
6.
How do adaptations help animals?
a)
to hide from predators
b)
to survive in their habitats
c)
to hunt for food
d)
all of these are correct
7.
A period of deep sleep that occurs in some animals when outside temperatures are cold: ______
a)
migration
b)
mimicry
c)
hibernation
d)
camouflage
8.
A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.
a)
behavior adaptation
b)
physical adaptation
9.
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
a)
flowers with bright colors
b)
small seeds
c)
sharp thorns
d)
deep roots
10.
I am an animal that lives in the arctic. I have adaptations that allow me to survive in my environment. Which of the following is an adaptation that will allow me to survive the arctic?
a)
thick, white fur
b)
short, fluffy tail
c)
speed
d)
digging in the ground
11.
Some animals move great distances as the seasons change. What is this called?
a)
mimicry
b)
hibernation
c)
migration
d)
camouflage
12.
- a turtle hiding in its shell
- a rabbit burrowing underground
- a snake biting when threatened are examples of...
- a rabbit burrowing underground
- a snake biting when threatened are examples of...
a)
behavior adaptations
b)
physical adaptations
13.
Lions often hide in the tall grass while stalking their prey. This is an example of...
a)
camouglage
b)
mimicry
c)
hibernation
d)
migration
14.
A penguin is white on its belly and black on its back so it harder to see underwater from above and below.
a)
behavior adaptation
b)
physical adaptation
15.
When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.
a)
behavior adaptation
b)
physical adaptation
16.
What is a trait?
a)
plant
b)
adaptation
c)
a characteristic or feature
17.
What does it mean to survive?
a)
to be born
b)
to grow
c)
to have energy
d)
to stay alive
18.
What does it mean to reproduce?
a)
to eat things
b)
to produce energy
c)
to produce new living things
d)
to die
19.
Some forest plants have wide ________ that help them collect light.
a)
thorns
b)
stems
c)
roots
d)
leaves
20.
leaves with a waxy coating are adapted to survive in...
a)
rainforests
b)
deserts
c)
wetlands/marshes
d)
grasslands
21.
The colors & patterns on a turtle's shell help it blend in with the forest floor. This is:
a)
hibernation
b)
migration
c)
mimicry
d)
camouflage
22.
Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?
a)
to protect the plant from sun damage
b)
to reach water down below
c)
to take in as much light as possible
d)
to spread seeds to new places
23.
roots absorb what for a plant?
a)
Warmth and Water
b)
Water and Nutrients
c)
soil and rocks
d)
soil and sun
24.
The rain forest is very thick so not much sunlight reaches plants on the forest floor. So some plants will...
a)
have spikes to discourage animals from eating them
b)
flexible stems to allow them to move easily with currents
c)
climb on other plants to reach sunlight
d)
be covered in hair to keep them warm
25.
The tundra is very cold year round. So plants will....
a)
grow together in a lump to protect from wind and cold.
b)
"follow" the direction of the sun to stay warm and obtain a lot of sunlight to make food
c)
have small, tiny hairs to keep them warm
d)
all of the above
26.
Deserts are hot and dry so an example of a plant adaptation here is...
a)
long and deep root systems to absorb ground water
b)
dark in color to absorb sunlight
c)
plants grow on each other to reach sunlight
d)
grow on each other to protect from wind
27.
What adaptation allows one animal to look like another in order to scare away predators?
a)
camouglage
b)
hibernation
c)
mimicry
d)
migration
28.
Some birds such as eagles, hawks, and owls are carnivores. They have special physical adaptations to help them hunt and eat. Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that helps them hunt and eat?
a)
curved beak
b)
feathers
c)
good eyesight
d)
talons
29.
Animals develop different adaptations depending on where they live. In what type of habitat would a bird with long legs, webbed feet, and a spoonbill most likely live?
a)
mountains
b)
tundra
c)
desert
d)
wetlands
30.
Polar animals must adapt to survive the extremely cold climate of the arctic. Which of the following is an adaptation to protect them from the cold?
a)
blubber
b)
sharp teeth
c)
long tail
d)
long ears
31.
One reason animals adapt is to get the food they need. Which of the following is NOT an adaptation giraffes have for getting food and eating?
a)
long tongue
b)
long legs
c)
long neck
d)
long tail
32.
Bats use echolocation to travel, find food, and communicate. Which physical feature do bats have that is adapted for using echolocation?
a)
large wings
b)
large ears
c)
hanging upside down
d)
being nocturnal
33.
Beavers are mammals that live in and near water. They have flat tails and webbed feet in the back to help them swim. They cut down branches and trees to build dams. What physical adaptation do beavers need for this?
a)
sharp claws
b)
thick fur
c)
long teeth
d)
short legs
34.
Which habitat would you find lily pads in?
a)
tundra
b)
rainforest
c)
wetlands/marshes
d)
grasslands
35.
Plants have different needs depending on where they live. In what kind of environment would you find a plant that has an adaptation to store water in its stem?
a)
rainforest
b)
grasslands
c)
desert
d)
tundra
36.
The tundra is a very cold and windy place. Plants growing on the tundra must withstand strong winds all year round. What adaptation would help with this?
a)
large leaves
b)
shallow roots
c)
bright flowers
d)
growing close to the ground
37.
In the rainforest, the large canopy can block sunlight. Plants living under the canopy must be able to tolerate shade or adapt in order to get light. What adaptation could help plants get more sun?
a)
climbing vines
b)
strong roots
c)
small leaves
d)
thin stems
38.
What 4 things do all plants need in order to survive?
a)
soil, water, sunlight, air
b)
water, sunlight, air, space
c)
water, sunlight, shade, air
d)
soil, water, sunlight, space
39.
Many rainforest plants have waxy leaves and drip tips, which allow rain to run off quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
Which plant is adapted to grow without soil?
a)
cactus
b)
vines
c)
air plant
d)
flowers
41.
Trees in colder climates may have needle-like leaves. Which of the following is NOT an adaptation for their leaves?
a)
hold in water
b)
can't hold much snow, which can weigh down the tree and break branches
c)
poke predators to keep them away
d)
do not freeze easily
42.
In habitats like the rainforest, some leaves are large and flat to take in as much sunlight as possible.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Air plants are found low on the ground.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Rainforests get so much rain that plants risk growing bacteria if they are continuously wet. What adaptation helps leaves survive in this habitat?
a)
drip tip leaves
b)
waxy leaves
c)
all of the above
45.
When the body of an organism changes to allow the animal to survive in its environment.
a)
physical adaptation
b)
behavior adaptation
c)
mimicry
d)
camouflage
46.
Things an organism does to survive in its environment.
a)
physical adaptation
b)
mimicry
c)
behavior adaptation
d)
camouflage
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