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Types of Adaptations

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an adaptation?

a)

A trait that increases the fitness of an organism.

b)

A trait that an organism acquires without genetic influence.

c)

A choice made by humans about what organisms breed for advantageous traits.

2.

What type of adaptation affects how an organism acts?

a)

Behavioral

b)

Physiological

c)

Structural

3.

What type of adaptation affects a physical aspect of organism?

a)

Behavioral

b)

Physiological

c)

Structural

4.

What type of adaptation affects body chemistry and metabolism?

a)

Behavioral

b)

Physiological

c)

Structural

5.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

6.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

7.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

8.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

9.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

10.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

11.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

12.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

13.
a)

Physiological

b)

Structural

c)

Behavioral

14.

An owl is mostly nocturnal meaning it hunts and is active at night.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

15.

A cat has a long tail to help it balance.

a)

Behavioral Adaptation

b)

Structural Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation

16.

A kangaroo has a pouch to protect its young.

a)

Structural Adaptation

b)

Behavioral Adaptation

c)

Physiological Adaptation