WorksheetsAdaptations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Some adaptations of a hawk are illustrated here. Which of these adaptations most help the hawk keep other hawks out of its territory by warning them from far away?
Brown head
Loud call
Hollow bones
Sharp claws
Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with –
heavy rains for most of the year
seasons that include a snowy winter
a very hot and dry climate
many forests with tall trees
All of the following adaptations help plants, like the cactus, survive in the hot, dry conditions of a desert EXCEPT –
growing tall over many years
a thick, waxy outer covering
the ability to store water
spines to protect from animals
Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them –
travel quickly across the plains
reach food high in the trees
defend themselves against predators
tolerate the heat of their environment
Which of the following adaptations of a cow helps it to survive by allowing it to eat and digest large amounts of grass?
Long, thick tail it can swing about
Large, brown eyes with long lashes
Wide, flat teeth and four stomachs
Tough, divided hooves and strong legs
Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat –
small animals
tall grasses
pond microorganisms
tiny insects
Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture insects to eat?
Croaking sound
Laying eggs
Smooth skin
Sticky tongue
Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm. These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is –
dry
cold
dark
windy
All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT –
being active at night
getting water from plants
hunting other animals
digging burrows underground
Which foot is best adapted for an animal that must dig tunnels underground to escape predators?
