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adaptations of living organisms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

animals who hunt other animals for food are called:

a)

hibernation

b)

prey

c)

predator

d)

speed

2.

having webbed feet is an adaptation, how do webbed feet help animals survive?

a)

they can attack their prey

b)

they can swim faster

c)

they can blend with their surroundings

d)

they can stay warm in the winter

3.

which of the following things is not a benefit for the adaptation, camouflage?

a)

animals blend in their surroundings

b)

animals can hide from their predators

c)

animals can sneak up on their prey

d)

animals store fat during the winter

4.

animals that predators hunt are called:

a)

adaptation

b)

predator

c)

prey

d)

camouflage

5.

why do camels have long eyelashes?

a)

they do not allow dust to enter

b)

they make the camels eyes watery

c)

they make camels eyes smaller

d)

they make camels eyes bigger

6.

why do we need eyelashes?

a)

to make eyes watery

b)

to prevent dust from getting into our eyes

c)

to make our eyes small

d)

to make our eyes bigger

7.

desert plants need shallow roots so they can collect water quickly.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

____________________ is when one kind of living thing tries to adjust to a specific action.

a)

mimicry

b)

instinct

c)

camouflage

d)

adaptation

9.

____________________ is when one kind of living thing tries to blend in with the forest floor.

a)

camouflage

b)

prosperous

c)

instinct

d)

adaptation

10.

the colors and patterns on a turtles shell help it match with the patterns of the forest floor. this is:

a)

hibernation

b)

migration

c)

behaviour

d)

camouflage

11.

which foot is best suited for a wet environment?

a)

clawed foot with a talon ( foot no. 1 )

b)

human like foot ( foot no. 2 )

c)

webbed foot ( foot no. 3 )

d)

small clawed foot without a talon ( foot no. 4 )

12.

which adaptation of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

a)

flowers with bright colours

b)

small seeds

c)

sharp thorns

d)

deep roots

13.

which one is an adaptation to live in a cold place?

a)

spotted fur

b)

a layer of fur under the skin

c)

wings of feathers

d)

a long neck

14.

when a living thing copies the appearance of another living organism, the habit is called:

a)

a behavioral adaptation

b)

mockery

c)

mimicry

d)

natural selection

15.

some plant seeds are equipped with hooks and tough hair to:

a)

disperse their seeds by animals

b)

to prevent the seed from being eaten

c)

have seeds carried by water

d)

allow their seeds fly to other places