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WorksheetsEcology Vocabulary - Organism Adaptations
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 16mins
The study of organisms and their relationships with other organisms and the environment.
Ecology
Genetics
Physics
Chemistry
Trait or behavior that helps organisms survive in a particular environment.
Dormancy
Torpor
Adaptations
Hibernation
Behaviors that are instinctive to organisms; these behaviors do not need to be taught.
Migration
Adaptation
Learned Behaviors
Innate Behaviors
Behaviors that come from experiences; these behaviors are not present at birth
Innate Behavior
Learned Behavior
Adaptation
Estivation
A theory that suggestions organisms who have adaptations better suited to their environment will live, produce offspring, and pass on traits.
Theory of Change
Theory of Everything
Theory of Relativity
Theory of Natural Selection
The scientist who is credited with the Theory of Natural Selection
Isaac Newton
James Watson
Charles Darwin
Albert Einstein
A resting period in which organisms' heart rate, temperature, and metabolism drops; this "deep sleep" helps organisms survive cold winter months
Hibernation
Torpor
Estivation
Dormancy
A resting period which is considered a "light hibernation." This behavior helps organisms survive cold winter months.
Hibernation
Torpor
Estivation
Dormancy
This type of resting period helps animals survive hot, dry months.
Hibernation
Torpor
Estivation
Dormancy
This type of resting period helps plants survive cold seasons and water shortages.
Hibernation
Torpor
Estivation
Dormancy
A behavior in which organisms move from one habitat to another for more favorable living conditions.
Hibernation
Mimicry
Camouflage
Migration
This adaptation helps organisms survive by helping them blend into their surroundings.
Hibernation
Mimicry
Camouflage
Migration
This adaptation helps organisms survive by helping them imitating characteristics of another organism.
Hibernation
Mimicry
Camouflage
Migration
The humpback whale travels extremely long distances seasonally for feeding. What is this an example of?
Migration
Hibernation
Dormancy
Mimicry
In the winter, some trees lose their leaves in order to conserve energy and protect themselves from cold weather. What is this an example of?
Migration
Hibernation
Dormancy
Mimicry
Babies instinctively grab objects placed in the palm of their hand. What is this an example of?
Migration
Hibernation
Learned Behavior
Innate Behavior
Young children can be taught to recite the alphabet. What is this an example of?
Migration
Hibernation
Learned Behavior
Innate Behavior
Queen bees often go into a "deep sleep" in the winter. What is this an example of?
Migration
Hibernation
Learned Behavior
Innate Behavior
Lung fish can survive for up to three years without water (water shortage). What is this an example of?
Migration
Hibernation
Estivation
Torpor
The ladybird mimic beetle has adopted the red and black color of the aposematic ladybug, allowing it to benefit from the ladybug's toxins to predators. What is this an example of?
Camouflage
Mimicry
Estivation
Torpor
A trainer using fish to reward a dolphin that jumps through a hoop is an example of
imprinting
learned behavior
trial and error
insight
What is a trait or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment?
adaptation
dating
sleeping
sweating
Migration is a(n) _____ behavior.
Innate
Learned
