Adaptations for Survival Quiz

What is the function of fish scales?

• Aid in movement

• Protect against predators

• Regulate body temperature

• Store food

What is the purpose of bat's large ears?

• To help with balance

• To communicate with other bats

• To regulate body temperature

• To pick up high-pitched sounds

What do snake scales protect the body against?

• Bacteria and parasites

• Predators and water loss

• Abrasions and fungus

• Extreme temperatures

What is the function of fish fins?

• Gripping onto branches

• Stabilizing the body

• Propulsion through water

• Breathing underwater

What is the purpose of bat's large wings?

• To support the body during flight

• To camouflage in the dark

• To store food for later

• To attract a mate

What is the role of snake's forked tongue?

• To taste food

• To smell prey and surroundings

• To communicate with other snakes

• To defend against predators

What do bat's feet with claws help them do?

• Swim in water

• Grip onto caves or branches

• Catch prey in flight

• Protect themselves from predators

What is the function of snake fangs and poison glands?

• To help with digestion

• To store excess water

• To produce venom for self-defense

• To attract a mate

What is the purpose of fish gills?

• To protect against predators

• To remove oxygen from the water

• To aid in movement

• To release carbon dioxide into the water

What is the primary function of bat's echolocation?

• To regulate body temperature

• To scare away predators

• To find food in the dark

• To communicate with other bats