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WorksheetsAnimals and Adaptations
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
When an animal blends into its environment, it is called _______.
mimicry
camouflage
Opossums "play dead to confuse predators", what type of adaptation is it?
structural
behavioral
The instinct of an animal is something the animal _______.
is born with
has learned
Migration and hibernation are examples of animal adaptations.
False
True
Ducks have toes joined by thin layer of skin, this is called
Padded feet
Clawed feet
Webbed feet
Skin feet
Which bird beak is best adapted for opening hard-shelled nuts and seeds? (5.10A)
Rivers are home to many kinds of birds. Which foot is most likely the adaptation of a bird that swims in water to find food?
The ostrich having many feathers and a koala having sharp claws are both examples of which of the following?
physical adaptations
behavioral adaptations
Birds flying in the winter to a place where it is warmer is called _______.
hibernation
migration
A habitat is the name of the place plants and animals live.
False
True
A trait or behavior that allows an animal to survive in the environment is called:
Adoption
An option
Adaptation
Adaption
Which of the following is not an adaptation?
A Giraffes long neck
A bats ears
An Armadillos armor
A Sharks food choice
Is this Mimicry or Camouflage?
Mimicry
Camouflage
Is this mimicry or camouflage?
Mimicry
Camouflage
Is this mimicry or camouflage?
Mimicry
Camouflage
You've discovered a new area, it snows year round and is incredibly cold. Which of the following would be a good adaptation?
Small eyes
Big ears for hearing
Long Beak
Heavy fur
You take a trip to the desert, and you see dry dirt as far as the eye can see. Which of the following is not a useful adaptation for this area?
Heavy black fur
Quick legs
Water storage sacs
Long thick eyelashes
A trait is:
Something that has gone extinct
A type of vitamin found in fruits
a characteristic of an organism
An organisms food preferences
When there are small differences in the same trait (like different beaks) that is called:
Natural Selection
Mimcry
Selective Breeding
Variation
The pink feathers on the flamingo are a part of its "Phenotype"
True
False
What is being shown in the picture?
Mutation
Variation
Natural Selection
Selective Breeding
Which of the following is an adaptation that helps camels survive in the desert?
A) Long eyelashes to keep out sand
B) Short legs for quick movement
C) Thin fur to stay cool
D) Large ears to hear predators
What adaptation allows fish to extract oxygen from water?
A) Lungs
B) Gills
C) Fins
D) Scales
Why do some animals hibernate during winter?
A) To escape predators
B) To conserve energy when food is scarce
C) To find new habitats
D) To reproduce
Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation?
A) A bird's beak shape
B) A bear hibernating
C) A fish's gills
D) A turtle's shell
