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
Which of the following is a structural adaptation?
a) A kangaroo licking its arms to cool down
b) A camel storing fat in its hump
c) A bear hibernating in winter
d) A meerkat standing guard for its group
A camel storing fat in its hump
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
C. Extinction can be the result of animals, plants, or even human activity. There can be several reasons.
C. Extinction can be the result of animals, plants, or even human activity. There can be several reasons.
200
Which statement best describes a physiological adaptation?
a) Something an animal does by choice
b) A body part that helps it survive
c) An internal body process that happens automatically
d) A learned behaviour taught by other animals
An internal body process that happens automatically
200
How can a chameleon changing its colors to match its surroundings help the chameleon?
A) It can hide from other animals.
B) Prey insects 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
Give one physiological adaptation
Sweating, Shivering, Regulating internal temp
200
True or False?
Behavioural adaptations are things animals choose to do to survive.
True
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
How do humans adapt to hot weather?
sweating to cool their body
300
Why do lily's 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
How does migration increase an animal's survival?
By moving to a new environment where conditions are more suitable
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
Clownfish like nemo are brightly coloured.
How might their colour be harmful in the wild?.jpg)
Exposure to preys they can be seen easily
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
Why is fur colour important for some animals?
Fur colour helps animals hide through camoflauge and stay warm or cool, based on the fur colour
500
a plant moving towards sunlight is what type of adaptation
Physiological- plants don't make behavioral choices like animals
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