WorksheetsHiding in Plain Sight
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is one purpose of the adaptation of animal camouflage?
To help them stand out
To help them avoid predators
To keep them from looking alike
To tell other animals to watch out
Why are female birds not as brightly colored as the males?
So they won't attract predators
Because the males would feel self-conscious if they had dull feathers
Because female birds would scare their chicks if they are brightly colored
Because their mates prefer the duller colors
In what way does Red-Eyed Tree Frog's adaptation protect them against predators?
Green skin has a calming effect
Lighter bellies are intimidating
Bright red eyes flash to scare predators
Rapid movements startle predators
How do the Stonefish and Flounder blend into their environment?
They look like other fish
Their eyes reflect the color of the water
Their shape makes them look like coral
Their skin resembles stones and pebbles
What is not one way that humans are using camouflage in the passage?
Using it to hide from large predators
Using it to hide from military enemies
Using it to hunt prey
Using it to blend in different environments
What is another purpose of the adaptation of animal camouflage
To make it easier to change enviroments
To make them more confident
To help them attack prey
To give other animals an advantage
How have humans been influenced by animals' adaptations?
They make more brightly-colored clothes to stand out
They start dancing around potential mates to be more like birds
They try to stay on the bottom of the ocean so sharks don't notice them
They create military uniforms and hunting outfits in camouflage patterns
What adaptations do mammals rely on for camouflage?
Feathers
Fur
Spikes
Tentacles
What would be a perfect "blending in" outfit to be camouflaged in a grassy region?
Green colors
Bright red
Large spots
A gray, rocky pattern
What type of climate is in a tundra?
Warm and tropical
Hot and dry
Cold, freezing temperatures
Wet and warm
