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Animal Adaptations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean when a plant adapts?

a)

It grows on the rainforest floor or under water.

b)

It changes to better fit in its environment.

c)

It dies and then grows back again.

d)

It stops growing.

2.

How long does an adaptation usually take?

a)

centuries

b)

a few minutes

c)

a couple of days

d)

3 months

3.

A species has physical adapted by using camouflage. Which one is TRUE?

a)

The species has hibernated to avoid predators.

b)

It has thick fur to keep it warm.

c)

It blends in with its surroundings to avoid predators.

d)

It has bright colors to attract predators.

4.

What is another term for inherited behaviors that do not need to be learned.

a)

natural selection

b)

instinct

c)

camouflage

d)

hibernation

5.

Why do some organisms, such as butterflies, have bright colors?

a)

To warn predators that they are poisonous.

b)

So that they can fly long distances.

c)

So they can sleep through the winter.

d)

To attract predators.

6.

What is the goal of both physical and behavioral adaptations?

a)

to end the survival of the weaker animals

b)

to make the animal or plant colorful

c)

so the environment has a variety of organisms

d)

to help the plant or animal to survive in the environment

7.

What is one example of a bird that has adapted for swimming?

a)

a duck has webbed feet

b)

robin has an orange chest

c)

blue jay's beak

d)

eagle has talons

8.

What is the benefit of a ducks feathers and webbed feet?

a)

They can survive the cold and snowy winters.

b)

They are colorful and look nice.

c)

They help the duck survive near water.

d)

Predators are attracted to them.

9.

Why do hummingbirds and cardinals have different beak structures?

a)

They can fly long distances.

b)

They can attack predators.

c)

Their beaks have adapted to the food they eat.

d)

They can hide in their environment.

10.

What physical adaptations do rabbits have that helps it survive better in its environment.

a)

short front legs, longer back legs, white tail

b)

corse fur, pink nose, buck teeth

c)

blue eyes, white fur, black toe nails

d)

strong hind legs, long ears, brown fur