WorksheetsAnimal Adaptations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
If animals change how they live over a long period of time, their looks and behavior can change to aid in their--
instinct
abnormal
survival
camouflage
A green grasshopper's best defense is being green. Its color is what type of adaptation?
camouflage
mimicry
types of body parts
structural
Polar bears have adapted to live on ice and snow. Their large feet have tiny bumps that help them do what?
Grasp their prey
Walk silently without alerting seals
Stay sure-footed on ice
Swim in cold water
True or False: Polar bears have black skin under their fur that helps them absorb warmth from the sun.
True
False
True or False: All animals have an adaptation that allows them to blend into their environment.
True
False
Why do male peacocks spread out their tail feathers?
To attract a mate
To warn predators away
To signal that there is food nearby
It does this before it takes flight
Many animals adapt by changing their color to match their surroundings. Which type of fish blends in with rocks, sand, and coral on the ocean floor waiting for its prey?
Sand Winder
Angle fish
Rock Bass
Carpet Shark
Zebras use their stripes to-
blend into their ecosystem
make them look bigger than they actually are
confuse predators
slip away unnoticed
How have meerkats adapted to find food without being harmed in the process?
Their fur is camouflaged
Their paws help them walk almost silently
Their eyes can rotate 180 degrees
One meerkat will watch for prey while the others find food
An animal that is born with a certain behavior pattern are relying on--
defense
patterns
behavior
instinct
