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WorksheetsAnimal and Plant Adaptations
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Birds have different beaks to help them survive in their habitat, which is a type of ___________ adaptation.
behavioral
physical
learned
migration
Squirrels gather and store acorns for the winter, which is a ___________ adaptation.
behavioral
structural
physical
environmental
Camouflage and mimicry are examples of ___________ adaptations.
behavioral
special
physical
predatory
Hibernation, migration, and dormancy or all examples of ___________ adaptations.
behavioral
physical
special
environmental
Both animals and people are born with ___________, like crying.
instincts
experiences
adaptations
dormancy
___________ is when animals go into a deep sleep causing their bodies to slow down.
Mimicry
Migration
Dormancy
Hibernation
___________ is a term used to describe animals that blend into their habitats.
Mimicry
Camouflage
Adaptations
Instincts
An opossum playing dead when it's in danger is an example of a ___________ adaptation.
learned
physical
behavioral
tricky
Animals that stay warm in cold habitats with thick fur body coverings is an example of a ___________ adaptation.
behavioral
environmental
learned
physical
What is an adaptation?
a special feature that helps animals survive
the animal's environment
the way an animal hunts
predators eat prey
Which of the following things are NOT an adaptation?
camouflage
armor
speed
prey
Animals that hunt other animals for food are called....
predators
prey
hibernation
speed
Animals that predators hunt are called....
prey
predators
camouflage
adaptation
Having webbed feet is an adaptation. How do webbed feet help animals survive?
They stay cool in the summer.
They can swim faster.
They can blend in with their surroundings.
They can attack their prey.
Many young animals learn how to get food by watching their parents.
True
False
Hibernating animals conserve energy by
eating enough food for hibernation
burrowing in the ground
slowing down body functions
speeding up body functions
Animals that consume only meat are called
herbivores
omnivores
carnivores
Animals that consume only plants are called
herbivores
carnivores
omnivores
The hawk has a sharp, hooked beak. How is this best used?
for spearing fish
for sifting food from water
for getting insects
for tearing meat
What adaptation do most birds have that help them survive?
teeth
thick coats of fur
the ability to sift food from water
feathers
Plants have different needs depending on where they live. In what kind of environment would you find a plant that has an adaptation that allows it to store water?
rainforest
grasslands
tundra
desert
To protect themselves from being eaten, plants may develop special adaptations to keep animals away. What is one of these adaptations.
berries
thorns
vines
fruit
Some plants rely on insects and birds to help them pollinate and reproduce. What adaptation would help a plant attract more insects?
bright flowers
green leaves
sharp thorns
tall stem
The leaves of a plant must grow toward the sunlight to complete
photosynthesis
metamorphasis
osmosis
regeneration
In the fall, trees respond to the loss of sunlight by
sprouting flowers
shedding leaves
growing taller
none of the above
A venus fly trap responds to
sight
touch
gravity
light
Vines climbing a wall or tree are responding to
light
gravity
touch
water
Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to
keep water from escaping
protect them from animals eating them
absorb water from the air
release scent to attract animals
What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?
instinct
mimicry
camouflage
adaptation
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?
flowers with bright colors
sharp thorns
small seeds
deep roots
