WorksheetsAnimal Characteristics
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 20mins
What covering does this animal have?
feathers
fur
scales
What covering does this animal have?
scales
feathers
fur
What covering does this animal have?
fur
scales
feathers
Why does a giraffe have a long neck?
To look at the top of the trees.
To see over the other animals.
To help it reach its food.
Why does a polar bear have thick fur?
To keep warm.
To stay dry.
To allow it to swim better.
What part of the ducks body helps it swim?
feathers
beak
webbed feet
eyes
What external characteristic does this chameleon have that helps it survive?
It is blending in with the color of the tree to hide from predators.
It has 4 legs.
It has a mouth.
Why does an anteater have a long nose?
To smell better.
To dig and find ants in the ground better.
To spray water on his back.
What covering does a bear have?
feathers
scales
fur
Why does a bear have thick fur?
To keep it warm from the cold.
To keep insects off of it.
To hide from its predators.
Why does a turtle have a hard shell?
To walk around.
To swim.
To hide inside and protect itself from predators.
To camouflage itself.
What external characteristic helps this frog survive?
The frogs mouth.
The frogs green skin helps it blend in to hide.
The frogs eyes to help it see.
How does this pouch help a kangaroo and the joey?
It allows the mother to carry her baby.
It keeps the baby joey dry.
It helps the mother walk.
An arctic fox's coat changes color to blend into its surroundings. This is called________
hibernation
camouflage
Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?
it changes color
it has sharp quills
it moves very rapidly
it makes a loud noise
Which of the following would best help a panda bear get bamboo to eat?
eyes
fur
feet
sharp claws
Which of the following is an adaptation that helps a seal survive in a cold habitat?
blubber
body shape
skin color
sharp teeth
Animals such as elephants and walruses have tusks. How does this help them?
Tusks help them swim.
Tusks help them camouflage.
Tusks look pretty to other animals.
Tusks protect the animal when fighting.
This animal is using
hibernation
camouflage
What does a mammal use its fur for?
For protection, to keep warm and to camouflage
To look cool
To change color
To keep warm
What purpose does the feathers have in animals?
Keep warm, balance, and get its shape
To fly only
To look pretty
Work as a shield
Chameleons have the ability to change color. Why do they do that?
to use less energy
to change the temperature
to blend in and hide
it helps them hibernate
