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Characteristics that Help Living Things Survive

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Adaptations help plants ___________.

(hint: multiple answers)

a)

survive

b)

grow

c)

weaken

d)

protect itself

e)

break apart

2.

What is the purpose of wide leaves, such as the Maple leaves in the picture?

a)

to absorb lots of sunlight

b)

to attract

c)

to help hold water in

3.

Pine trees have long needle-like leaves. How does this characteristic help it survive?

a)

It helps it attract insects.

b)

It helps dry up the plant.

c)

It helps it conserve/save water.

4.

How do the zig-zag edges on a tea plant leaf help it survive?

a)

protect from predators

b)

rainwater runs off

c)

it just looks cool

5.

What characteristics help coconut trees during storms?

Select 2 answers.

a)

branches and leaves to catch the wind

b)

narrow, flexible trunk

c)

big, wide trunk

d)

feather-like branches that flex and bend in the wind

6.

Which of these is an external structure used by the lizard to dig and climb?

a)
teeth
b)
claws
c)
tongue
d)
tail
7.

What part of the hummingbird is adapted to help it eat?

a)

plumage (feathers)

b)

beak

c)

eyes

8.

Which of these birds has a beak adapted to scoop up fish?

a)

hummingbird

b)

hawk

c)

pelican

9.

How does the black tip of a giraffe's tongue help it survive?

a)

prevents sunburn

b)

camouflage

c)

more taste buds

10.
Which adaptations help protect a sloth from predators?
a)

being fast

b)

big teeth

c)

camouflage

11.

Adaptation where animals move from one place to another.

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

hibernation

d)

migration

12.

Adaptation where animals sleep to save energy.

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

hibernation

d)

migration

13.

This owl blends in as part of the tree trunk to help sneak up on nearby prey. This adaptation is:

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

hibernation

d)

migration

14.

An owl butterfly uses ________ to look like an owl and protect itself from predators.

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

15.

What 2 adaptations help a cheetah obtain food?

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage with grass

c)

running at high speeds

d)

hibernation

16.

How do adaptations help animals?

a)

They help them obtain food.

b)

They help them protect themselves.

c)

They help them survive.

d)

They don't help.