Adaptations Post Assessment

Which word means: Part of a cactus that helps shade and protect it

• Adaptation

• Spines

• Hibernation

• Store

Which word means: To save for later

• Adaptation

• Spines

• Hibernation

• Store

Which word means: Any characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment

• Adaptation

• Spines

• Hibernation

• Store

Which word means: Some animals survive the winter by slowing down their bodies

• Adaptation

• Spines

• Hibernation

• Store

A pelican can scoop up fish because ______________.

• of its long legs
• it has a long beak and big pouch to hold the fish
• it has big eyes and big wings
• its very hungry

A buffalo can stay warm in winter because __________.

• it has thick fur
• its not that big
• it has a long beak and a big pouch
• there is always food around in the winter

An owl can find prey at night because _____________.

• it has a long beak and a big pouch
• it can dig through the snow to find food
• all the prey are sleeping
• it has excellent hearing and very sensitive eyes

A porcupine can protect itself because _____________.

• it has quills that stand up and poke it's predators
• it has excellent hearing and very sensitive eyes
• it has a long beak and a big pouch
• it has thick fur

The anole lizard can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings. Changing its skin color-

• allows the lizard to sleep at night
• helps the lizard find water and food
• keeps enemies from seeing the lizard
• warns animals to avoid the lizard

Some plants, such as a cactus, are covered with sharp spines. How do these structures help the cactus survive?

• They protect the cactus from animals that eat it.
• They let the cactus get water from the ground.
• They allow food to pass into the cactus stem.
• They provide shade and shelter for the cactus.