Animal Adaptations Revision - Year 5

Which of the following is NOT a common adaptation of desert animals to reduce water loss?

• Nocturnal Behaviour

• Burrowing

• Reflective Scales

• Large Ears

What is the primary function of the humps on a camel's back?

• To store water

• To help them run faster

• To provide shade

• To store fat for energy

Which desert animal has specialized nasal passages that help it reabsorb moisture from its exhaled breath to conserve water?

• Desert Kangaroo

• Desert Tortoise

• Desert Rattlesnake

• Desert Iguana

What is the name of the special adaptation that allows some desert animals to blend in with their surroundings, making them hard to spot?

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Imitation

What is the name of the special adaptation that allows some desert animals to blend in with their surroundings, making them hard to spot?

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Imitation

Why do animals adapt?

• To survive in their environment

• There is no reason