Science 4: Animal Adaptations

The following are examples of arboreal animals EXCEPT _______.

• monkey

• snake

• koala

• mole

A characteristics that help animal survive in its habitat is called _________________.

• habitat

• shelter

• adaptation

• survival

Hibernating animals conserve energy by ______.

• eating enough food for hibernation

• burrowing in the ground

• slowing down body functions

• speeding up body functions

What adaptation do most birds have that help them survive?

• teeth

• thick coats of fur

• the ability to sift food from water

• feathers

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What do you call the ability of an animal to change its color and blend with its environment?

• Hibernation

• Locomotion

• Camouflage

• Migration

A giraffe has long neck. Why would the giraffe need this adaptation?

• to keep warm

• to reach food high above the ground

• to have room to eat more

• to catch birds

An octopus can change its color to match its surroundings. This is an example of which type of behavior?

• camouflage
• mimicry
• cooperative behavior
• estivation

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A pine snake moves it tail quickly in pine needles so it sounds like a rattle snake. This is an example of which type of behavior?

• camouflage
• mimicry
• estivation
• migration

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How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color
• it has sharp quills
• it moves very rapidly
• it makes a loud noise