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WorksheetsAnimal and Plant Adaptations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to
keep water from escaping
protect them from animals eating them
absorb water from the air
release scent to attract animals
Birds have different beaks to help them survive in their habitat, which is a type of ___________ adaptation.
behavioral
physical
learned
migration
Many young animals learn how to get food by watching their parents.
True
False
Squirrels gather and store acorns for the winter, which is a ___________ adaptation.
behavioral
structural
physical
environmental
Animals that predators hunt are called....
prey
predators
camouflage
adaptation
Having webbed feet is an adaptation. How do webbed feet help animals survive?
They stay cool in the summer.
They can swim faster.
They can blend in with their surroundings.
They can attack their prey.
The hawk has a sharp, hooked beak. How is this best used?
for spearing fish
for sifting food from water
for getting insects
for tearing meat
Both animals and people are born with ___________, like crying.
instincts
experiences
adaptations
dormancy
___________ is a term used to describe animals that blend into their habitats.
Mimicry
Camouflage
Adaptations
Instincts
To protect themselves from being eaten, plants may develop special adaptations to keep animals away. What is one of these adaptations.
berries
thorns
vines
fruit
Hibernating animals conserve energy by
eating enough food for hibernation
burrowing in the ground
slowing down body functions
speeding up body functions
Hibernation, migration, and dormancy or all examples of ___________ adaptations.
behavioral
physical
special
environmental
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by animals?
flowers with bright colors
sharp thorns
small seeds
deep roots
Vines climbing a wall or tree are responding to
light
gravity
touch
water
The leaves of a plant must grow toward the sunlight to complete
photosynthesis
metamorphasis
osmosis
regeneration
What is an adaptation?
a special feature that helps animals survive
the animal's environment
the way an animal hunts
predators eat prey
An opossum playing dead when it's in danger is an example of a ___________ adaptation.
learned
physical
behavioral
tricky
A venus fly trap responds to
sight
touch
gravity
light
Some plants rely on insects and birds to help them pollinate and reproduce. What adaptation would help a plant attract more insects?
bright flowers
green leaves
sharp thorns
tall stem
What adaptation do most birds have that help them survive?
teeth
thick coats of fur
the ability to sift food from water
feathers
