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Adaptations

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The place where an organism lives is . . . .

a)

ecosystem

b)

habitat

c)

adaptation

d)

environment

2.

Tropical rainforests are warm and receive a lots of rainfall all year round.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Indonesia’s forests are the second largest in the world after the forests of Brazil (Amazon).

a)

True

b)

False

4.

We can call this layer as . . . .

a)

emergent layer

b)

ground layer

c)

canopy layer

5.

We can find these plants in . . . .

a)

the coral reef habitat

b)

the forest

c)

the field habitat

d)

the pond habitat

6.

Which animals we can find in the tropical rainforest?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

This animal has dark skin to . . . .

a)

absorb the heat from the sun

b)

help it camouflage

c)

scare the animals away

d)

protect from the sunlight

8.

A hump on camel's back is for . . . .

a)

chewing the food

b)

helping the camel to kneel on the hot sand

c)

protecting the eyes from sand

d)

storing fat and nutritions for a long time

9.

Spines on cactus help to . . . .

a)

live in the sand

b)

absorb water

c)

reduce evaporation

10.

Which animal hibernate?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

The things which organisms do to survive is called physical adaptation.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

These pictures show you the migration of animals.

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Hummingbird has long thin beak to help it reach nectar deep inside the flowers.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Mahogany tree sheds its leaves in dry season to . . . .

a)

absorb water

b)

reduce evaporation

c)

produce flower

15.

The things which organisms do to survive is called behavioral adaptation.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Polar bear has a thick fur to keep his body warm

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

behavioural adaptation

17.

Meerkats stand with the back legs to see or watch the predators nearby

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

behavioural adaptation

18.

The grasshopper has strong and long hind legs for jumping

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

behavioural adaptation

19.

A bear hybernates during the winter

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

20.

Dolphin have blowholes to help them to breathe

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

21.

The sunflower grows up to the East to follow the sunlight

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

22.

A tortoise has a hard shell for protection

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

23.

A male peacock will spread its beautiful tail to attrack the females during mating

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

24.

A pine tree has needle like leaves to reduce water loss

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

25.

A camel can drink 100 litres of water at one time

a)

Structural adaptation

b)

Behavioural adaptation

26.

What is an adaptation?

a)

a special feature that helps animals survive

b)

the animal's environment

c)

the way an animal hunts

d)

predators eat prey

27.

The ability to blend into one's surroundings is called...

a)

predator

b)

camouflage

c)

adaptation

d)

prey

28.

Which of the following things are NOT an adaptation?

a)

camouflage

b)

armor

c)

speed

d)

prey

29.

Armor is an adaptation that helps animals...

a)

hunt

b)

protect themselves from predators

c)

run quickly

d)

blend in with their surroundings

30.

Animals that hunt other animals for food are called....

a)

predators

b)

prey

c)

hibernation

d)

speed

31.

Animals that predators hunt are called....

a)

prey

b)

predators

c)

camouflage

d)

adaptation

32.

Sharp teeth are an adaptation. How do sharp teeth help animals survive?

a)

Animals can use them to attack their prey.

b)

Animals can run away from danger.

c)

Animals can avoid the cold weather.

d)

Animals can fly away.

33.

Having webbed feet is an adaptation. How do webbed feet help animals survive?

a)

They stay cool in the summer.

b)

They can swim faster.

c)

They can blend in with their surroundings.

d)

They can attack their prey.

34.
A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
35.
A penguin is white on its belly and black on its back so it harder to see underwater from above and below.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
36.
When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.
a)
Behavioral Adaptation
b)
Structural Adaptation
37.
Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?
a)
flowers with bright colors
b)
sharp thorns
c)
small seeds
d)
deep roots
38.
A nice smell is an adaptation that __________________.
a)
helps the plant keep water inside the leaves.
b)
pokes animals that try to eat the plant.
c)
attracts pollinators to the plant.
39.
A body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive in its environment is an ____________.
a)
thorns
b)
waxy covering
c)
leaves
d)
adaptation
40.
behavior that is inherited
a)
instinct
b)
characteristics
c)
stimulus
d)
inherit
41.
Which word means:
to move from one area or climate to another to breed or find food  
a)
mimicry
b)
learned behaviors
c)
migrate
d)
camouflage
42.
The colors & patterns on a turtle's shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:
a)
hibernation.
b)
behavior.
c)
migration.
d)
camouflage.
43.
Which adaptation would NOT help a hawk catch a mouse?
a)
Hollow Bones 
b)
Good eye sight
c)
Talons
d)
Camouflage
44.
The shape of a bird’s foot is an adaptation that helps the bird survive in its environment. Which foot is most likely an adaptation of a bird that needs to swim to find food?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
45.
The diagram below shows the beaks of five species of birds that developed over time from one parent species. The five species of birds can be found living in the same area. Which of the following best explains why the beak shape of each species of bird developed differently?
  
a)
Each beak shape helps the birds to produce different songs.
b)
Each beak shape is an adaptation to a specific source of food.
c)
Each beak shape is designed to construct a different type of nest.
d)
Each beak shape helps protect the birds from a different predator.
46.

Fur color, long limbs, strong jaws, and the ability to run fast are examples of _________.

a)

Behavioral adaptaions

b)

Structural adaptions

47.

Both plants and animals will benefit from adaptations to improve their chances to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Hibernation...

a)

allows animals to survive when food sources are scarce, conserve energy, and protects them from predators.

b)

allows animals to move to warmer places.

c)

allows animals resemble an unpleasant animal and protect itself against predators.

49.

Migration...

a)

allows animals to survive when food sources are scarce, conserve energy, and protects them from predators.

b)

allows animals to move to warmer places.

c)

allows animals resemble an unpleasant animal and protect itself against predators.

50.

What is mimicry?

a)

allows animals resemble an unpleasant animal and protect itself against predators.

b)

allows animals to survive when food sources are scarce, conserve energy, and protects them from predators.

c)

allows animals to move to warmer places.

51.

Why do plants use camouflage?

a)

to look more beautiful

b)

to aid in pollination

c)

to help predators approach them

52.

Describe how camouflage helps animals survive.

a)

So they will find a mate.

b)

It will provide them shelter.

c)

They can hide from prey and look different/dangerous.

53.

Blubber protects whales from predators because it provides a layer of protection from some predator's bites.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

A cactus has leaves that are thin spines to that it can conserve water in a dry environment.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Spanish moss live in trees to get all the water and nutrients they need right from the air.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

The ability to find shelter in many different places is a(n)______________.

a)

predator

b)

adaptation

c)

tropism

d)

organism

57.

What adaption helps an animal survive in cold weather?

a)

smell

b)

thick fur

c)

food

d)

shelter

58.

Sharks cannot blend in with their environment and have a weak sense of smell.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

to remain alive; continue to exist

a)

survival

b)

perish

c)

function

60.

large open area of grassland

a)

adapt

b)

larva

c)

prairie

61.

to die; stop living

a)

perish

b)

thrive

c)

adapt

62.

hard coverings that protect the toes of many animals

a)

sharp teeth

b)

hooves

c)

grooved flat teeth

63.

inherited behavior that helps an animal survive

a)

structural adaptation

b)

adaptation

c)

behavioral adaptation

64.

to serve a certain purpose

a)

function

b)

structure

c)

adapt

65.

something built or arranged in a definite way

a)

structure

b)

function

c)

survival

66.

characteristic that allows an organism to survive better in its environment

a)

physical structure

b)

behavioral adaptation

c)

structural adaptation

67.

everything that makes up an animal's body and helps it to survive

a)

structural adaptation

b)

behavioral adaptation

c)

physical adaptation

68.

animals that only eats plants

a)

carnivore

b)

omnivore

c)

herbivore

69.

allows an animal to look like another organism

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

c)

hibernation

70.

animal that only eats other animals

a)

herbivore

b)

carnivore

c)

omnivore

71.

physical structure (body part or covering) or behavior that helps animal survive

a)

body coverings

b)

adaptation

c)

warning coloration

72.

enables an animal to hide from predators or prey

a)

warning coloration

b)

mimicry

c)

camouflage

73.

animal that eats both plants and other animals

a)

omnivore

b)

herbivore

c)

carnivore

74.

hard skeleton on the outside of the body of some animals

a)

pupa

b)

larva

c)

exoskeleton

75.

inactive young form of an insect that develops through complete metamorphosis

a)

pupa

b)

exoskeleton

c)

larva

76.

active young form of an insect that develops through complete metamorphosis

a)

pupa

b)

larva

c)

exoskeleton

77.

small dents on the teeth that occur naturally

a)

grooved flat teeth

b)

hooves

c)

sharp teeth

78.

to survive

a)

perish

b)

thrive

c)

adapt

79.

What is the arctic fox's adaptation?

a)

mimicry

b)

camouflage

c)

trunk

d)

big ears

80.

What is the adaptation for this desert plant?

a)

camouflage

b)

fast growing

c)

bright flowers to attract pollinators

d)

mimicry

81.

Which adaptation of the frog is being displayed?

a)

eyes that are on top of its head

b)

poisonous

c)

sticky tongue

d)

big ears

82.

What adaptation is this an example of?

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

venomous

d)

speed

83.

What adaptation is this an example of?

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

spines

d)

sharp teeth

84.

How has the venus flytrap adapted to living in soil with not much nutrients?

a)

requires less food

b)

learned to make better food

c)

consumes insects

d)

bright colors warn consumers to stay away

85.

What adaptation is this an example of?

a)

bright colors to warn predators

b)

camouflage

c)

sharp spines

d)

mimicry

86.

What is the penguins adaptation to extremely cold temperatures?

a)

blubber

b)

wings

c)

camouflage

d)

sharp beak

87.

What is the elephant's adaptation?

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

small eyes

d)

trunk

88.

What adaptation is this an example of?

a)

mimicry

b)

bright colors

c)

sharp teeth

d)

camouflage

89.

How has the cactus adapted to a desert environment?

a)

ability to store water

b)

bright colors

c)

deep roots

d)

grow tall

90.

How do the spots on the leopard help it?

a)

mimic small animals

b)

blend into the grass

c)

absorbs energy from the sun

d)

blinds their prey

91.

What adaptation does the moth use?

a)

camouflage

b)

mimicry

c)

poison

d)

bright colors

92.

What adaptation does this owl use?

a)

mimicry

b)

sharp beak

c)

camouflage

d)

sharp talons

93.

What is the leaf bug's adaptation?

a)

mimicry

b)

poison

c)

sharp spines

d)

bright colors

94.

Why animals need to adapt to their environment?

a)

to obtain food

b)

for self defense

c)

overcome habitat condition

d)

all the answers are correct

95.

The ability of chameleon to adjust skin color to the environment is called ....

a)

Autotomy

b)

Mimicry

c)

Blends in

d)

Disappear

96.

Anteater protect themselves from its enemies by ....

a)

Hiding in the shell

b)

Secreting poison

c)

Folding the body

d)

Spraying ink

97.

This animal scares away their enemies by bluffing them. What kind of animal has its ability?

a)
b)
c)
d)
98.

Which of the following insects have piercing and sucking mouth's type?

a)
b)
c)
d)
99.

Mangrove has special root that come out into water surface when water lessened. Its called ....

a)

Spine

b)

Mud roots

c)

pneumatophore

d)

Floating roots

100.

The plant that can live in snowy area survives by ....

a)

Hibernate

b)

Dormant

c)

Absorb water

d)

Capture heat

101.

Which of the following plants protect themselves by secreting poison?

a)
b)
c)
d)
102.

Pebble plants (lithops) protect themselves by ....

a)

Having hair that causes itchy

b)

Secreting sap

c)

Having sharp spine

d)

Blending to the environment

103.

Snakefruit is one example of plants that has . . . to protect itself from animals that want to eat them.

a)

hairs

b)

poison

c)

sap

d)

sharp spine

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