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adaptations in plants and animals

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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 
3.
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
4.
When animals go into a state that is like a deep sleep.
a)
migration
b)
hibernation
c)
evergreen trees
d)
deciduous trees
5.
The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:
a)
hibernation.
b)
behavior.
c)
migration.
d)
camouflage.
6.
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
7.
When animals move to another place to meet their basic needs.
a)
hibernate
b)
migrate
c)
seasons
d)
evergreen trees
8.

Leaves on the surface of water plants are ________.

a)

flat

b)

curled

9.

1) Which plant needs to eat insects to survive?

a)

Underwater plants

b)

Desert plants

c)

Carnivorous plants

d)

All of these

10.

2) Which of the following is an adaptation of desert plants?

a)

The leaves are very soft.

b)

The leaves are mouths and traps.

c)

The stem is thick , fleshy and holds water.

d)

The leaves have air space inside.

11.

4) Why do plants need to adapt?

a)

to survive

b)

to protect

c)

both (a) and (b)

d)

none

12.

3) Which of the following is an adaptation of aquatic plants?

a)

The stems have air space.

b)

The leaves are thin

c)

The stem is thick.

d)

Have spines on stems.

13.

6) Tall, straight and needle – like leaves bearing plant grows on ___________. (d) none of these

a)

(a) mountain

b)

(b) plains

c)

(c) deserts

d)

(d) all of these

14.

7)Pine, fir, deodar and spruce are good example of __________.

a)

Ornamental plant

b)

Conifers

c)

Aquatic plants

d)

cactus

15.

9) __________ tree never shed their leaves.

a)

(a) conifers

b)

(b) deciduous

c)

(c) evergreen

d)

(d) none of these

16.

10 ) Which tree grows in marshy area?

a)

(a) Mango

b)

(b) Mangrove

c)

(c) pine

d)

(d) water lettuce

17.

The roots of desert plants are ____________

a)

having breathing roots

b)

short and thick

c)

absent

d)

long and run deep into the soil.

18.

following are the adaptations in desert plants

a)

leaves are reduced to spines

b)

roots are long and thin

c)

stems are thick and fleshy

d)

shed their leaves in autumn

19.

Which of the following are the adaptations to prevent any damage from snow? (you can click multiple options)

a)

thick fleshy stem.

b)

Tall straight and conical trees.

c)

Having cones instead of flowers.

d)

Needle shaped leaves of conifers.

20.

Plants that grow on land are called

a)

aquatic

b)

terrestrial

c)

landed plants

d)

deserted plants

21.

Plants that grow on land are called

a)

aquatic

b)

terrestrial

c)

landed plants

d)

deserted plants

22.

Identify the picture

a)

sundew

b)

Venus flytrap

c)

pitcher plant

23.
Why might some plants have thorns?
a)
to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
b)
to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
c)
to take in nutrients from the air
d)
to provide shade for the plant
24.

1) Plants grown in water, are called _________ plants.

a)

(a) wet

b)

(b) aquatic

c)

(c) grass

d)

(d) None of these

25.

Water lilies live in lakes and ponds. It is an example of

a)

Free floating plant

b)

Fixed plant

c)

Submerged plant

26.

Which of the following adaptations best​ explains how pine trees are able to prevent water loss or damage from freezing temperatures?

a)

Pine trees have thick bark

b)

Pine cones produce seeds.

c)

Pine tree roots go deep underground.

d)

Pine needles are thin and have a wax coating.

27.

Hydrilla and tape grass are examples of what kind of aquatic plants?

a)

Floating

b)

Fixed

c)

Underwater

28.

Mangrove trees have this feature

a)

Stilt roots

b)

Breathing roots

c)

Both 1 and 2

d)

None

29.

What is a thick layer of fat known as?

a)

Blubber

b)

Fat

c)

Trans fat

d)

Carbohydrates

30.

What is the opposite of aestivation?

a)

Hibernation

b)

Extinction

c)

Camouflage

d)

Protection

31.

1.Animal which has a webbed feet

a)

lion

b)

koala

c)

duck

d)

bat

32.

1.Animal which has a webbed feet

a)

lion

b)

koala

c)

duck

d)

bat

33.

Which of these is a Terrestrial Animal?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

What are arboreal animals?

a)

Animals that can fly

b)

Animals that live on trees most of the time

c)

Animals that live in water

d)

Animals which live both in water and on land

35.

Choose the correct answer


Most fishes breathe through

a)

Gills

b)

Lungs

c)

Fins

d)

Moist Skin

36.

Which type of animals have sharp and pointed canine teeth to tear the flesh of their prey?

a)

Herbivores

b)

Scavengers

c)

Omnivores

d)

Carnivores

37.

Q.2 Albumen is rich in _________ .

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

38.

Q.3 The Process by which parent keeps the egg warm by sitting on it is called _______.

a)

Incubation

b)

Hatching

c)

Moulting

39.

Q.1 A cluster of eggs is called spawn ? True or false.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Q.4 The larva of an housefly is called _________.

a)

Caterpillar

b)

Maggot

41.

Q.6 A few mammal lay eggs instead of giving birth to young ones like _________ and __________.

a)

Kangaroo and Elephant

b)

Duck-billed platypus and Spiny anteater

42.

Q.8 The egg of a snake is warmed by _________.

a)

Sun

b)

Parent

43.

A Mammal that can fly?

a)

Bird

b)

Bat

c)

Butterfly

44.

Most of the mammals breathe through!

a)

Gills

b)

Skin

c)

Lugs

d)

All of these

45.

Animals that give birth to young ones are called ____________.

a)

Reptiles

b)

Mammals

c)

Amphibians

d)

None of these

46.

The fully grown chick breaks the egg and comes out in about ____________.

a)

31 Days

b)

91 Days

c)

81 Days

d)

21 Days

47.

Coming out of a baby from the egg.

a)

Hatching

b)

Mammals

c)

Metamorphosis

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