WorksheetsAdaptations
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are claws on an armadillo useful for?
To attract predators
To dig in the sand
To keep them warm in the winter
Some animals have special flaps that cover nostrils and ears. These flaps would be most helpful to help animals survive in what types of environments?
Snowy
Terrestrial
Windy
Aquatic
Which adaptation gives the Bony Fish the best advantage of changing directions quickly when being chased by a predator?
Fin with 2 lobes
Flexible fin
Thin bony spine
Control of fin by muscles
What does the shape of the Giant Water Lilly leaves do to help the plant survive in its environment?
Helps catch rainwater
Helps is stay on the waters surface
Helps attract small fish
Helps attract aquatic birds
What does the shape of the Mequite leaves do to help the plant survive in its environment?
The slim shape helps them avoid sunlight
Slim shape helps attract pollinators
Slim shape helps prevent water loss
Slim shape helps them avoid herbivores
Some small chicks are covered with feathers that contain small spaces where air gets trapped. This adaptation would most likely -
Act as an extra cushion in falls
Provide a layer of insulation that can help keep the chick warm
Supply oxygen that can be absorbed in the skin
What is an advantage of animals, like a giraffe, that have long necks?
Helps them reach further out into the watering holes
Helps them reach high to eat leaves from the tops of trees where other animals may not reach
Helps them scratch their backs
What traits are most useful in helping a cactus conserve water in the hot desert?
Large flowers and sweet fruit
Sweet fruit and sharp spines
Sharp spines and waxy stems
Which bird is best adapted for catching fish and frogs?
F
G
H
J
Which bird is best adapted for shredding meat?
F
G
H
J
Which bird is best adapted for drinking nectar?
F
G
H
J
