WorksheetsYear 5 Biological science adaptations mid
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 16mins
The human body has many adaptations.
Why do we sweat?
The human body has many adaptations.
Why do we have strong teeth?
The human body has many adaptations.
Why do we have opposable thumbs?
An adaptation is...
a type of tree.
not helpful for living things.
a characteristic that only animals have to help them survive.
a characteristic of a living thing that improves its chances of survival.
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Chipmunks collect and store food so they can find it in winter.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Hawks have sharp claws to catch and kill their prey.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Canadian geese migrate in winter to get food.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Rabbits have long ears to hear and avoid danger.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Desert plants have smaller leaves so less water is evaporated.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Male peacocks have beautiful tail feathers to attract a mate.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Mother koalas have a pouch for their young.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
Is this adaptation physical or behavioural?
Zebras have stripes for camouflage.
Physical adaptation
Behavioral adaptation
What is a behavioral adaptation?
body parts an animal has to survive
are the things organisms do or act to survive
What is a structural adaptation?
physical features of an organism that help it survive
the way an organism responds to the environment
What physical adaptation does a desert tortoise use to eat fruit?
long nails
tail
saw-like beak
What physical adaptation does a wombat have to protect its baby?
sharp claws
a backward facing pouch
fur
What physical adaptation does a blue swimmer crab have, to help it swim away fast from predators?
back paddles
claws
six legs
What does camouflage mean?
Choose the most accurate answer.
an organisms abiity to blend in with its surroundings or environment.
an organisms ability to eat what they want.
what an organism does to survive.
