Animal Adaptations- Camouflage and Mimicry Quiz

What is an animal adaptation?

• A type of animal sound

• A type of food that animals eat

• A game that animals play

• A special feature that helps an animal to survive in its environment

What is mimicry?

• When an animal changes its color

• When an animal digs underground

• When an animal flies high in the sky

• When an animal looks and sounds like another animal

Why do some harmless animals mimic poisonous animals?

• To attract other animals for protection

• To avoid being eaten by predators

• To find a mate

• To scare away other animals

What is camouflage?

• When an animal's color, shape, or pattern blends in with its environment

• When an animal makes loud noises

• When an animal jumps high in the air

• When an animal swims in the water

How do small animals use camouflage and mimicry to survive?

• To make friends with other animals

• To avoid being eaten by other animals

• To find food easily

• To build a shelter

Which of the following is an example of mimicry?

• Some animals can change their body shape

• Some insects can glow in the dark

• Some harmless snakes mimic deadly snakes

• Some birds can swim underwater

What do insects mimic to avoid being eaten?

• Elephants and giraffes

• Fish and whales

• Bees and butterflies

• Lions and tigers

Why do some harmless snakes mimic deadly snakes?

• To scare away predators

• To avoid being eaten by predators

• To find a mate

• To find food easily

What is the purpose of mimicry for animals?

• To avoid being eaten by predators

• To compete in races

• To show off their skills

• To entertain other animals

How does mimicry help animals survive?

• By making them swim in the water

• By making them look and sound like dangerous animals

• By making them run very fast

• By making them climb trees quickly