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WorksheetsAnimal Adaptations
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 19mins
This armadillo is responding to its environment by rolling itself into a ball-like position. How does this response most likely help armadillos?
It is how armadillos protect their eggs.
It forms a protective barrier against predators.
It allows them to roll away from predators quickly.
It allows them to go for long periods of time without water.
Seals and walruses have a layer of fat that keeps them warm in cold climates. What is this layer of fat called?
blubber
fat
thick fur
Plump
What animal adaptation do you see in the photo, and how does it help animals survive?
gills, it helps animals swim in the water
fins, it helps animals swim fast in the water
gills, it helps animals breathe under water
lungs, it helps animals breathe under water
What are two purposes of hooves? (pick 2)
to help animals keep balance
to help animals climb trees
to help animals protect their feet
to help animals keep their feet warm
What do you call an animal that is hunted by another animal for food?
Predator
Prey
Pray
Bait
What are 3 purposes of sharp claws? (pick 3)
To catch prey
To breathe under water
To swim fast
To climb
To dig
Read the following adaptation and select the correct animal:
The adaptation that helps me the most is the type of feet I have. They help me move around my aquatic environment easily.
Read the following adaptation and select the correct animal:
I have a layer of blubber to protect me from the extreme weather in my environment. My feet allow me to not sink and are padded to help me walk around comfortable in my environment.
Read the following adaptation and select the correct animal:
I have long, sharp teeth to chew the bark off of trees. My most important adaptation is my ability to scare away predators.
Read the following adaptation and select the correct animal:
My color and pattern lets me hide from predators. My body shape lets me move silently to sneak up on prey.
Which bird has a beak that is best adapted for cracking seeds?
Which part of a jackrabbit most helps it escape predators?
Long legs
Thick fur
Short tail
Small head
All of the characteristics listed above are useful for gathering food EXCEPT —
1
2
3
4
Horses are herbivores. Their teeth crush and grind plants. Which picture best represents the lower teeth of a horse?
A girl found the skull of an animal. She did not know what the animal was, but she was sure that it preyed on other animals for its food. Which clue led to her conclusion?
The eye sockets faced sideways
The skull was much longer than it was wide
There was a projecting ridge on the front of the skull
Four of the teeth were long and pointed
An animal that can shed its fur during summer and regrow a thick coat in winter is best adapted for which type of environmet.
The rainforest
Temperate Forest
the desert
the ocean
Beak shape depends on...
where birds live
who they hang out with
diet (fish or seeds)
exercise
