Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is an adaptation?

• A type of animal behavior

• A type of food that animals eat

• A specialized physical trait or behavior that helps an organism survive and reproduce

• A type of animal habitat

Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

What does camouflage allow an animal to do?

• Blend into its environment

• Climb trees

• Run longer distances

• Fly faster

What is mimicry?

• A type of animal behavior

• A type of animal adaptation

• A type of animal food

• A type of animal habitat

Which of the following is an example of behavioral adaptation?

• Teeth

• Body coverings

• Coloration

• Social behavior

What is migration?

• A type of animal habitat

• A type of animal adaptation

• A type of animal food

• A type of animal behavior

Why do animals migrate?

• To find a better climate

• To change their body color

• To build a nest

• To learn new behaviors

What is hibernation?

• A type of animal food

• A type of animal habitat

• A type of animal behavior

• A deep sleep to conserve energy

Which animals hibernate?

• Monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees

• Dolphins, sharks, and whales

• Bats, squirrels, and bears

• Lions, tigers, and elephants

What is the purpose of hibernation?

• To build a nest

• To migrate to a new place

• To conserve energy

• To find a mate