Animal Adaptations Quiz

What are physical adaptations?

• Changes that occur during an animal's life

• Changes that occur over many generations

• Changes in an animal's behavior

• Changes in an animal's habitat

Which of the following is a structural adaptation?

• Color of the fur

• Number of fingers

• Shape of the nose

• Movement of the animal

What do the different types of teeth in animals indicate?

• Their habitat

• Their food preferences

• Their physical adaptations

• Their mating habits

What is the purpose of body coverings in animals?

• To attract mates

• To withstand weather

• To find food

• To build homes

Which of the following is an example of protective coloration?

• A polar bear's white fur

• A monkey's large eyes

• A bird's beak shape

• A fish's camouflage

What is the purpose of behavioral adaptations?

• To find food

• To attract mates

• To protect against predators

• To survive in different habitats

What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Protective coloration

• Physical features

How do plants in deserts adapt to the intense heat and sun?

• By blocking sunlight

• By growing large leaves

• By storing water in their trunks

• By changing color before dropping leaves

What is the purpose of the buttresses on trees in rainforests?

• To protect against wind

• To store water

• To attract pollinators

• To provide shade

How do plants in nutrient poor soil get their protein?

• By trapping insects

• By absorbing nutrients from the air

• By growing larger roots

• By producing more chlorophyll