WorksheetsPlant and Animal Adaptations Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why would an animal need to camouflage? Choose all answers that apply.
Animals mimic what other animals are doing around them.
Predators are less likely to find their prey.
Animals use this mechanism to blend into the surroundings.
This mechanism allows the animals to move to another location.
Pelicans are birds that live near the water and have special beaks that help them catch fish. What special feature does a pelican's beak have that allows it to catch its prey?
a short, hooked beak that can rip the flesh of fish apart
a sharp, pointed beak for spearing fish in the water
a large, pouch like beak that can expand to hold large fish
Which foot most likely belongs to a bird that spends most of its time in the water and needs to paddle fast to catch food?
W
X
Y
Z
Which of these following choices is an example of mimicry?
a moth that resembles a leaf
a non-venomous snake that looks like a venomous snake
a forest cat with fur coloring that camouflages it in its environment
an angler fish that uses a part of its body to mimic a worm to attract prey
An adaptation helps an animal survive in its habitat. Which adaptation best allows an alligator to catch small mammals?
Its tail because it is strong and powerful.
Its long snout because it can reach them easier.
Its long teeth catch the animals quicker and easier.
Its color blends in with the murky water so small mammals will not see it coming.alligator
Which of the following is an example of mimicry?
Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.
Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.
Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.
An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.
Which of the following is an example of camouflage?
Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.
Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.
Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.
An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.
How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?
They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.
They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food.
They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.
The Piedmont region of Georgia contains many forests. Which of the following animals would BEST survive in the Piedmont region of Georgia?
a tortoise that lives in burrows in the sandy soil
a deer that eats shrubs and tree leaves
a heron that eats fish and small amphibians
an alligator that sits in the sunlight to stay warm
Which of the following is an example of hibernation?
Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.
Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.
Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.
An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.
A student found a brown thrasher and relocated it to the North Georgia Mountains. Would this help the organism to survive?
Yes; there are lots of areas with low growth in a mountainous area.
Yes; these birds live in thick wooded areas such as mountains.
No; the thrasher would thrive best in the Piedmont region.
No; the thrasher would thrive best near the Coast Plains.
A student caught a small alligator while on vacation in South Georgia. They would like to take it home to release in Lake Lanier near the Georgia Mountains. Would this be helpful or harmful for the alligator and why?
Helpful because the alligator could survive anywhere and eat some of the problem pests
like rats.
Harmful because the alligator could not survive during the cold winters in North Georgia.
Helpful because the alligator can use the muddy area in the mountains for nests.
Harmful because the alligator would eat everything and put animals in danger.
How do cacti adapt to their desert environment?
They have large leaves to absorb more sunlight.
They have deep roots to access underground water.
They have thick stems to store water.
They have bright flowers to attract pollinators.
Which of the following is an example of behavioral adaptation in animals?
A chameleon changing its color to match its surroundings.
A bird migrating south for the winter.
A fish developing gills to breathe underwater.
A bear having thick fur to survive cold climates.
What adaptation allows penguins to survive in cold environments?
Their ability to fly long distances.
Their thick layer of blubber for insulation.
Their sharp claws for catching fish.
Their long legs for running fast.
