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Adaptations, Structure and Function

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An __________ is something about an animal that helps it survive.

a)

Structure

b)

Function

c)

Adaptation

d)

External Structure

2.

Some animals use camouflage to disguise themselves. Which of the following is an example of this?

a)

Spiders spin a big web to protect themselves

b)

Polar Bears have white fur to help them blend in with the snow and ice

c)

Hedgehogs curl up into a ball to protect themselves when they feel scared

d)

Giraffes have long necks to reach food that other animals cannot

3.

__________ are both internal and external parts of an animal.

a)

Functions

b)

Structures

c)

Sensory Organs

d)

Behaviors

4.

There are TWO types of adaptations. Choose the two that are correct.

a)

Physical

b)

Behavioral

c)

Creative

d)

Educational

5.

What is the function (job) of fish gills?

a)

To absorb water from the water

b)

To make the fish faster

c)

To make the fish lighter

d)

To absorb oxygen from the water

6.

Plants have a structure that allow them to transport water from the roots to the leaves

a)

Phloem

b)

Xylem

c)

Stem

d)

Soot

7.

In the aquatic biome, fish have ___ for taking in oxygen and fins for movement.

a)

spines

b)

blubber

c)

gills

d)

fur

8.

Whales and sea lions have a layer of ___, or fat, under their skin to keep them warm.

a)

gills

b)

fur

c)

blubber

d)

beaks

9.

Which is an example of an internal adaptation?

a)

migration

b)

hibernation

c)

behavioral

d)

gills

10.

What are adaptations?

a)

traits that help an organism to survive and reproduce

b)

traits that help an organism hide

c)

traits that help an organism to seek protection

d)

traits that help an organism to see.

11.

Why do birds need the adaptation of hollow bones?

a)

to fly

b)

to live

c)

to reproduce

d)

to run

12.

What adaptation most likely helps this bird fly?

a)

A strong beak

b)

Small feet

c)

Hollow bones

d)

The color of the bird

13.

Xylem is a plant adaptation that allows plants to transport ______________ up the stem.

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Water

d)

Coffee

14.

Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation in plants?

a)

Thorns on a cactus to deter herbivores

b)

Migration of birds to warmer climates

c)

Hibernation of bears during winter

d)

Camouflage of chameleons to blend with surroundings

15.

What is the primary function of the roots in most plants?

a)

To perform photosynthesis

b)

To absorb water and nutrients from the soil

c)

To produce flowers

d)

To attract pollinators