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Animal Adaptations

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The physical features of an organism that help it survive.

a)

Behavioral Adaptations

b)

Structural Adaptations

2.

The things animals do to survive.

a)

Behavioral Adaptations

b)

Structural Adaptations

3.

Leaf insects are shaped like a leaf so predators think they are real leaves.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

4.

A beavers front teeth grow continuously to be able to chew wood.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

5.

Leaf insects sway as they walk so that they look like leaves blowing in the wind.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

6.

Frogs have long strong legs to hop quickly and far.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

7.

Animal behavior is

a)

movement of one group of one type of animal from one region to another and back again.

b)

when an animal looks like another animal or plant.

c)

what an animal does.

d)

an animal’s color and pattern that helps it blend in with its surroundings.

8.

Animal structures are

a)

animal body parts or physical features.

b)

when an animal looks like another animal or plant.

c)

behaviors an animal is born with to meet their needs.

d)

seasonal periods of time when an animal goes into a long, deep sleep.

9.

Camouflage is

a)

a seasonal period of time when an animal goes into a long, deep sleep.

b)

what an animal does.

c)

when an animal looks like another animal or plant.

d)

an animal’s color and pattern that helps it blend in with its surroundings.

10.

Mimicry is

a)

an animal’s color and pattern that helps it blend in with its surroundings.

b)

animal body parts or physical features.

c)

when an animal looks like another animal or plant.

d)

movement of one group of one type of animal from one region to another and back again.

11.

What is an adaptation?

a)

a special feature that helps animals survive

b)

the animal's environment

c)

the way an animal hunts

d)

predators eat prey

12.

The ability to blend into one's surroundings is called...

a)

predator

b)

camouflage

c)

adaptation

d)

prey

13.

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

a)

when a weak animal copies a stronger animal to warn of predators

b)

when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an enviornment

c)

when an animal hibernates during the winter.

14.
A form of camouflage that uses contrasting coloring  to blend many animals together
a)
Countershading
b)
Mimicry
c)
Disruptive coloration
15.
When a weaker animal copies a stronger one to ward off predators
a)
mimicry
b)
camouflage
c)
disruptive coloration
16.
A mosquito is a 
a)
fluid feeder
b)
bulk feeder
c)
deposit feeder
17.
A form of camouflage in which an animal's belly is lighter and its back is darker
a)
countershading
b)
mimicry
c)
disruptive coloration
18.
A lion is a 
a)
Deposit feeder
b)
bulk feeder
c)
filter feeder
19.
Which adaptation of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
a)
flowers with bright colors
b)
sharp thorns
c)
small seeds
d)
deep roots
20.
I am an animal that lives in the arctic. I have adaptations that allow me to survive in my environment. Which of the following is an adaptation that will allow me to survive the arctic?
a)
thick white fur 
b)
speed
c)
digging in the ground 
d)
short, fluffy tail 
21.
I live in the tundra. What adaptation will NOT help me survive in this environment?
a)
hibernation
b)
ability to store food
c)
growing thick fur
d)
swinging from trees
22.
Some plant seeds are equipped with hooks and tough hair on their seeds to
a)
Have seeds carried by water
b)
Allow their seeds fly to other places
c)
Disperse their seeds by animals
d)
To prevent the seeds from being eaten.
23.
Which one is the BEST definition of the word adaptation?
a)
a behavior that helps a living thing survive
b)
body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive
c)
a body part that helps a living thing survive
d)
a feature that helps a plant survive
24.
Which is an example of a horse's instinct?
a)
having a long tail
b)
feeding milk from mother
c)
having colored fur
d)
learning to jump over obstacles
25.
Which one is an adaptation to live in a cold place?
a)
wings or feathers
b)
a layer of fat under the skin
c)
a long neck
d)
spotted fur