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WorksheetsChapter 12.2 Adaptations in Species
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
The ears of this fox are an example of...
a)
A behavioral adaptation
b)
Poor breeding
c)
A structural adaptation
d)
Plastic surgery gone horribly wrong
2.
Animals that have something they DO to live. This includes things like hibernation, migration etc.
a)
warning coloration
b)
camouflage
c)
behavioral adaptation
d)
mimicry
3.
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral adaptation?
a)
Making a nest in the crevices of buildings
b)
Hunting at night
c)
Collecting food from trash cans
d)
Having large eyes that can see well in the dark
4.
How do adaptations help animals?
a)
To hide from predators
b)
to hunt for food
c)
to survive in their habitats
d)
All of these are correct
5.
A cacti has spines instead of leaves. The spines reduces water loss through the stomata (openings in the leaves). What type of adaptation does this illustrate?
a)
Structural
b)
Behavioral
6.
A Venus fly trap closes the leaves to trap insects. What type of adaptation does this illustrate?
a)
Structural
b)
Behavioral
7.
Differences between members of the same species are called:
a)
variations
b)
predators
c)
selections
d)
traits
8.
How do indivual organisms get adaptations?
a)
The organism gets new body parts as the environment changes.
b)
Adapations are random-nothing determines whether or not an organism gets one.
c)
The organism inherits traits through its genes
d)
Magic
9.
In the process of NATURAL SELECTION, organisms that are best suited to their environment are more likely to
a)
die
b)
survive and reproduce
c)
be predators
d)
have mutations
10.
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?
a)
People
selectively breeding hamsters.
b)
Insect
populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
c)
Bacteria
becoming resistant to antibiotics.
d)
Male
birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.
11.
Which of the following is an example of a species?
a)
A group of similar organisms that all have exactly the same traits.
b)
A group of living organisms in the same area.
c)
A group of similar organisms that can mate with one another and produce offspring.
d)
A group of living and non living things in an area.
12.
An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings
a)
Environment
b)
Mimicry
c)
Camouflage
13.
A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
14.
A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
15.
A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
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