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Adaptations and Natural Selection

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All the living and non-living things around an organism is its _________________.

a)

community

b)

biome

c)

population

d)

ecosystem

2.

An inherited trait that helps an organisms survive is called a...

a)

niche

b)

structure

c)

characteristic

d)

adaptation

3.
Coloring or another physical characteristic that help an organism blend in with its environment
a)
mimicry
b)
camouflage
c)
hibernation
d)
migration
4.
The role an organism plays in its ecosystem
a)
niche
b)
behavior
c)
structure
d)
function
5.

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

6.

The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another

a)

hibernation: physiological adaptation

b)

migration: behavioral adaptation

c)

hibernation: behavioral adaptation

d)

migration: structural adaptation

7.

When an organism slows its life functions (heart rate, breathing rate, and energy loss) for a period of time to better its chances for survival during harsh conditions.

a)

camouflage

b)

migration

c)

mimicry

d)

hibernation

8.

A group of organisms which are similar to each other and can reproduce to create fertile offspring.

a)

species

b)

organism

c)

genus

d)

family

9.

An example of a structural adaptation is...

a)

a turtle hiding inside its shell

b)

The spikes on a porcupine fish

c)

a rabbit burrowing underground

d)

a viper biting when threatened

10.

Which adaptation would NOT help a hawk catch a mouse?

a)

Solid Bones

b)

Good eye sight

c)

Talons

d)

Camouflage

11.

Cacti have spines instead of leaves. The spines reduce water loss through the stomata. This is an example of...

a)

Physiological Adaptation

b)

Behavioral Adaptation

c)

Structural Adaptation

12.

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by herbivores?

a)

flowers with bright colors

b)

sharp thorns

c)

small seeds

d)

deep roots

13.
Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?
a)
looking like a dangerous animal
b)
being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
c)
having sharp claws or a strong shel
d)
having only a few young and caring for them
14.

Some plants have small leaves that help them survive in their environment. How are small leaves a helpful adaptation?

a)

They help the plant grow tall.

b)

They help the plant save water in hot and dry environments.

c)

It helps the plant make seeds.

d)

It makes it easier for the leaves to fall off in winter.

15.

A flower having a sweet smell is an adaptation that __________________.

a)

helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.

b)

keeps animals away that try to eat the plant.

c)

attracts pollinators to the plant.

d)

helps the plant to prevent catching on fire.

16.

Which of the following do not help the Prickly Pear Cactus survive in a very hot and dry environment?

a)

it has waxy leaves to prevent catching on fire.

b)

it has spiny leaves to prevent water loss.

c)

it is green, helping it to camouflage into its environment.

d)

it has a large root system near the surface of the ground that helps to absorb as much water as possible.

17.

Which adaptation (for the underlined animal) is a behavioral adaptation?

a)

A walking stick looks like the twig on which it rests.

b)

A porcupine’s sticking up his quills to cause a predator to seek another meal.

c)

A whale filters plankton and krill from the water in which it swims.

d)

A penguin is dark on top and white below to blend in with the water.

18.
Plants with spines and waxy leaves are well suited for life in which environment?
a)
Desert
b)
Temperate forest
c)
Grassland
d)
Tropical Rainfroest
19.
Dandelions have light furry seeds that allow them to spread easily. 
a)
True
b)
False
20.

A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat. This is an example of _____.

a)

structural adaptation

b)

behavioral adaptation

c)

physiological adaptation

21.

Which of the following is a structural adaptation for the underlined animal?

a)

A butterfly has bright colors to warn predators that it is poisonous.

b)

A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to play dead.

c)

A herd of buffalo encircle their young to protect them from a pack of wolves.

d)

A dung beetle rolls a piece of dung across the desert.

22.

How do adaptations help animals?

a)

To escape predators

b)

to hunt for food

c)

to find a mate

d)

All of these are correct

23.

A skunk spraying a smelly odor to deter predators is an example of a...

a)

Physiological and Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural and Physiological Adaptation

c)

Structural and Behavioral Adaptation

d)

Structural Adaptation

24.
An example of a behavioral adaptation is
a)
The long neck of a giraffe
b)
Penguins huddling together for warmth
c)
A camel's hump used to store water
d)
A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage
25.

A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation

26.

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

27.

A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation

28.
A black bear hibernates during the winter months.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
29.

A penguin is white on its belly and black on its back so it harder to see underwater from above and below.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation

30.
An owl is mostly nocturnal meaning it hunts and is active at night.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
31.

Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and back to help them cling to branches.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation

32.

When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation

33.
A cat has a long tail to help it balance.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
34.

Mockingbirds on the Galapagos islands all have different beaks for each different environment. This variation in beak structure helps the birds to...

a)

Find a suitable mate

b)

Eat the food source available on their island

c)

Fly better

d)

Make distinct calls to each other

35.

Occurs when humans produce a new breed of animal over a period of time by selecting animals that have certain desired traits and forcing them to reproduce.

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Selective Breeding

c)

Spontaneous Regeneration

d)

Hibernation

36.

Organisms better suited to their environment survive easier and longer than those who aren't

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Adaption

c)

Artificial Selection

d)

Speciation

37.

Scientist who proposed the theory of natural selection

a)

Robert Hooke

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Alfred Wegener

d)

Albert Einstein

38.

The process in which pollen is moved from a plant to another for reproduction and fertilizing

a)

Dormancy

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Pollution

d)

Pollination

39.

Process through which species change over time

a)

Speciation

b)

Evolution

c)

Adaptation

d)

Natural Selection

40.

What adaptation is represented by the image?

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Dormancy

c)

Hibernation

d)

Pollination

41.

When humans become overheated, they begin to sweat in an effort to cool the body back down and maintain homeostasis. What type of adaptation is this?

a)

Physiological Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Behavioral Adaptation

d)

Dormancy

42.
Why do some animals hibernate?
a)
The cold weather makes them sleepy.
b)
Their food supply is smaller in the winter.
c)
They have no one to play with.
43.

Lions often hide in the tall grass while stalking their prey. This is an example of...

a)

behavioral adaptation

b)

structural adaptation

c)

mimicry

d)

physiological adaptation

44.

Charles Darwin is the father of...

a)

anatomy

b)

biology

c)

evolution

d)

astronomy

45.
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
a)
to find a common ancestor
b)
to show the evolution of organisms
c)
to show relationships between organisms
d)
to identify organisms
46.
A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?
a)
Juniper
b)
Pine
c)
Spruce
d)
Fir
47.
What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
48.
When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?
a)
physical features
b)
weather patterns
c)
environment
d)
diet
49.
Term given to describe the 2 name naming system is:
a)
dichotmous key
b)
binomial nomenclature
c)
2 scientific names
d)
binomial key
50.
Using this dichotomous key, identity the name of the circled fish.
a)
band-tail puffer
b)
spotted goat fish
c)
peacock flounder
d)
trumpet fish
51.
The first part of a scientific name is an organism's _______________ and the second part is its ________________.
a)
species, genus
b)
phylum, order
c)
class, spices
d)
genus, species
52.
An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?
a)
Class Insecta
b)
Order Amblygygi
c)
Order Araneae
d)
Order Scorpiones
53.

What is the name of bird W?

a)

Certhidea

b)

Geospiza

c)

Camarhynchus

d)

Platyspiza

54.
Using this dichotomous key, identify the name of the circled Fish, J.
a)
peacock flounder
b)
band-tail puffer
c)
trumpet fish
d)
spotted goat fish

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