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Animal Adaptation

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Birds have different beaks to help them survive in their habitat, which is a type of ___________ adaptation.

a)

behavioral

b)

structural

c)

learned

d)

functional

2.

what helps cacti survive in a desert ?

a)

the green colour

b)

the thorns it has

c)

the dry sand below it

3.
The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called when animals look like other animals or plants?
a)

hideout

b)

mimicry

c)

locomotion

d)

hibernation

4.

A nocturnal animal comes out at

a)
b)
5.
What adaptation does this animal have? 
a)
Camouflage
b)
Hibernation
c)
Nocturnal
d)
Mimicry
6.
Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?
a)
it changes color
b)
it has sharp quills
c)
it moves very rapidly
d)
it makes a loud noise
7.

Which animal is adapted to live on land and in water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

How is the giraffe adapted for eating from tall trees?

a)

Long legs and neck

b)

Short legs and neck

9.

What is an adaptation this jackrabbit has?

a)

Big ears to keep them cool

b)

Big eyes to see at night

c)

Big animal to scare smaller animals

d)

Is a friendly little guy that everyone likes

10.
A trait or behavior that helps organisms survive and reproduce 
a)
Instinct
b)
revolt
c)
adaptation 
d)
habitat
11.
What does it mean to hibernate?
a)
To change your physical characteristics
b)
To sleep for an extended period of time during the winter
c)
To travel to a warmer location
d)
To blend in with the environment
12.
What is it called when an organism changes color to blend in with their environment?
a)
Camoflauge
b)
Blending
c)
Fashion
d)
Adaptation
13.
An example of a physical adaptation is...
a)
a turtle hiding inside its shell
b)
The spikes on a porcupine fish
c)
a rabbit burrowing underground
d)
a viper biting when threatened
14.
The ears of this fox are an example of...
a)
A behavioral adaptation
b)
Poor breeding
c)
A physical adaptation
d)
Plastic surgery gone horribly wrong
15.
How do adaptations help animals?
a)
To escape animals
b)
to hunt for food
c)
to survive in their habitats
d)
All of these are correct
16.
What is the scientific term for an animal that is eaten by another animal?
a)
predator
b)
dinner
c)
prey
d)
food
17.
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.
18.

Both plants and animals will benefit from adaptations to improve their chances to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What adaptation helps penguins and seals stay warm?

a)

long eyelashes

b)

long necks

c)

a thick layer of fat

d)

long fur

20.

Which part of a camel’s body helps protect against sandstorms?

a)

hump

b)

eyelashes

c)

feet

21.

Why do some organisms, like butterflies, have bright colors?

a)

to warn predators they are poisonous

b)

to make it easier to find food

c)

to help them fly long distances

d)

to blend in with their surroundings

22.

What is natural selection?

a)

passing of hiding traits to future generations

b)

passing of survival traits to future generations

c)

passing of hunting traits to future generations

23.

Why do camels have humps?

a)

to store water.

b)

to store fat.

c)

to carry things on.

24.

How do a camel’s feet help it walk on the sand?

a)

They are wide and flat to stop it slipping.

b)

They are small and can move quickly.

c)

They have claws on their feet.

25.

Armor is an adaptation that helps animals...

a)

hunt

b)

protect themselves from predators

c)

run quickly

d)

blend in with their surroundings