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Adaptations

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

An example of a physical 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

3.

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

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

4.

The tundra is a vast plain with frigid temperatures and plenty of snow. Which of the following adaptations does not help the polar bear survive in the tundra.

a)

Layers of fat for insulation

b)

webbed toes for swimming

c)

white fur for camouflage

d)

total herbivorous diet

5.

A Viceroy butterfly looking like a bright colored poisonous Monarch butterfly is an example of __________.

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

warning coloration

d)

protective resemblance

6.

How do adaptations help animals?

a)

To escape animals

b)

to hunt for food

c)

to survive in their habitats

d)

All of these are correct

7.

What is required for a trait to be an adaptation

a)

it must look cool

b)

it must help to survive and reproduce

c)

it must create more offspring

d)

it must create competition

8.

A sea worm will emerge out of its tube during high tide to find food. What type of adaptation is this?

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

behavioral

d)

physiological

9.

A clapper rail (bird) has a long bill to probe for food in the mud. What type of adaptation is the long bill?

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

behavioral

d)

physiological

10.

An angler fish produces light to attract prey. Producing light is what type of adaptation

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

behavioral

d)

physiological

11.

Ribbed Mussels have a shell to prevent from dehydration. What type of adaptation is the shell?

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

behavioral

d)

physiological

12.

A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

a)

Evolution

b)

Transformation

c)

Adaptation

d)

Accomadation

13.

Referring to the physiological processes of an organism. Includes breathing, digesting, energy use, sleep, etc.

a)

Respiration

b)

Functional

c)

Practical

d)

Regulatory

14.

Referring to how an organism acts, responds, or interacts with other organisms and it's environment.

a)

Functional

b)

Developmental

c)

Observable

d)

Behavorial

15.

Referring to the physical aspects of an organism (body segments, limbs, etc.)

a)

Structural

b)

Skeletal

c)

Bodily

d)

Primary

16.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? A turtle shell

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

17.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? The streamlined shape of a dolphin.

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

18.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Octopus changing colour

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

19.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? When fish swim in schools

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

20.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Male seahorse pouch

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

21.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Turtles getting rid of excess salt through glands in their eyes

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

22.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Courtship- mantis shirm dancing to attract a mate.

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

23.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Blow hole on a whale

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

24.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Sea birds getting rid of excess salt through thier beaks

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

25.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Migration

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural

26.

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Poison in a lionfish

a)

Structural

b)

Functional

c)

Behavioural