General Adaptations
Color Adaptations
Physical Adaptations
Behavioral Adaptations
More Adaptations
100
What is an adaptation?
A change that makes an organism better fit for its environment.
100
What adaptation allows organisms that blend in with their surroundings?
Camouflage
100
What would these birds eat with their type of beak?
Seeds
100
Why do animals hibernate?
A. To hide from predators.
B. To keep it from being exposed to diseases.
C. To help it survive the coldness of winter and to keep it from starving.
C. To help it survive the coldness of winter and to keep it from starving.
100
When an environment changes an animal can become extinct. Which is the reason why some animals become extinct?
A. Animals can not adapt to the change.
B. Human's are the only cause extinction of animals
A. Animals can not adapt to the change.
200
Grass is a...
producer
consumer
decomposer
producer
200
How can an octopus changing its colors to match its surroundings help the octopus?
A) It can hide from other animals.
B) Prey will be able to see them easily.
C) It can help them move faster.
D) It will stand out to predators.
A) It can hide from other animals.
200
Which type of bird feet will help the bird perch on a tree limb?
4.
200
What type of vertebrate is a dolphin?
mammal
200
A Cardinal bird will eat seeds and berries. One year the berry bush's did not have any berries. Which of the following birds would survive better that year.
A. The bird that can fly the fastest.
B. The bird that has a stronger beak.
C. The bird with better eye sight.
B. The bird that has a stronger beak.
300
Some sheep live together in a very small space. What might happen if too many animals, like the sheep, live in the same area?
A) All animals will live because they get along well.
B) Some may die because of starvation or disease.
C) Some thrive because they want overcrowding.
D) All of the animals will be healthy
B) Some may die because of starvation or disease.
300
Why does the artic fox brown coat turn white in the winter time?
To camouflage and hide from predators
To sneak up on prey undetected
300
Why do lilies in a lake have long stems?
A. The stems hold them in the water so they will not float away.
B. The long stems allow the flower to be above water to get sunlight.
C. To absorb water from the lake.
B. The long stems allow the flower to be above water to get sunlight.
300
A wasp can sting many times in a row. One type of wasp doesn't have a stinger, but it tricks other animals into thinking that it does by looking the same as a stinging wasp. When an animal defends itself from others by pretending to be something more dangerous, it is called
A) scaring.
B) mimicry.
C) poisoning.
D) camouflage.
B) mimicry.
300
Why do some species lay thousands of eggs?
A. It makes it easier for the mother to watch her eggs.
B. The greater number of eggs means greater chance of survival to adulthood.
C. The more babies allows for greater defense against predators.
B. The greater number of eggs means greater chance of survival to adulthood.
400
True or False: Organisms can only have one adaptation.
FALSE! Organisms have many adaptations to best help them survive!
400
Which of the following help a animal hide?
A. Skunks spray
B. Jellyfish stingers
C. Octopus's ability to change colors
C. Octopus's ability to change colors
400
What would a scoop-like beak be used for?
a. To catch fish
b. To spear fish
c. To tear flesh
d. To open pine cones
Catch fish
400
What features of Cactus help it to survive the Dessert?
A. The thorns keep predators from scratching it.
B. Its broad Limbs keeps it cool during the summer.
C. The thick limbs of the cactus stores water when there is little to no rain.
C. The thick limbs of the cactus stores water when there is little to no rain.
400
How does a clown and a sea anemone help one another survive?
clown fish are protected from predators because the anemone has stinging tentacles.
500
Why does a camel have the adaptation of a hump on its back?
The hump is stored with fat and camels can use the fat for nutrients and energy when it can't find food.
500
How do the spots on a fawn help the baby deer?
A. It helps him hide on the forest floor from predators.
B. It keeps it warm in winter.
C. It helps him hide to capture prey.
A. It helps him hide on the forest floor from predators.
500
Why do some plants have slippery or waxy leaves?
a. to shed rain
b. to conserve water
c. to prevent air from entering the plant
b
500
How does sleeping during the day help so many of the dessert animals survive the desert?
A. It helps them avoid the hottest part of the day.
B. It helps them avoid predators.
C. It helps them find water.
A. It helps them avoid the hottest part of the day.
500
What is the benefit of a tree being tall in the rainforest?
So it can get more sunlight