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5th Grade Adaptations and Life Cycles

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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 disguise themselves to survive in an environment

c)

when an animal hibernates during the winter.

2.
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?
a)
Brown head
b)
Loud call
c)
Hollow bones
d)
Sharp claws
3.
Which foot is best suited for a wet environment?
a)
Clawed foot with talon 
b)
Human-like foot
c)
Webbed foot
d)
Small clawed foot without a talon 
4.

Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)

a)

the type of organisms the animals consume

b)

the sounds the animals make

c)

the habitat the animals live in

d)

the type of predators the animals have

5.

A chameleon lies next to a large blue flower so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

migration

6.

What is the function on large padded paws on a snow leopard?

a)

camouflage

b)

protection from predators

c)

keep it warm

d)

walking in snow

7.

What is the structure of the buffalo that gives them greater mobility on rocky ground?

a)

padded paw

b)

tail

c)

solid hooves

d)

cloven hooves

8.

What is the purpose for the very good eye sight of the eagle?

a)

hunting prey

b)

protection from predators

c)

camouflage

9.

A body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive

a)

adaption

b)

behavior

c)

learned behavior

d)

instinct

10.

A snowshoe hare has many structural adaptations that help it survive in its environment.


Which adaptation of the snowshoe hare provides warmth andcamouflage in its cold and snowy environment?

a)

Long, flexible ears

b)

Large, brown eyes

c)

Thick, white fur

d)

Wide, strong feet

11.

What specialized structures do deer have that help them survive against predators?

a)

Warm, brown hair

b)

Large and intelligent brains

c)

Fast running bodies

d)

Good digestive systems

12.

Ms. Smith is the best!!!

a)

True

b)

False

13.
In the ADULT stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
14.
What is the last stage of the butterfly life cycle?
a)
egg
b)
pupa
c)
adult
d)
larva
15.
The second stage in incomplete metamorphosis is a/an_.
a)
embryo
b)
adult
c)
nymph
d)
larva
16.
The process in which some organisms change form during different stages of life is called_.
a)
germinate
b)
life span
c)
direct development
d)
metamorphosis
17.
After a frog hatches from an egg it looks just like an adult frog.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
In the LARVA stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
19.
In the EGG stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
20.
In the PUPA stage, the organisms job is 
a)
to hatch
b)
to eat
c)
to change 
d)
to reproduce
21.
Which of the following goes through COMPLETE METAMORPHOSIS for its life cycle?
a)
butterfly
b)
dog
c)
oak tree
d)
grasshopper
22.
What is the stage of the caterpillar called?
a)
pupa
b)
adult
c)
egg
d)
larva