
Animal Adaptations: Physical vs Behavioral

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Biology
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3rd Grade
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WENDY PATTERSON
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a physical adaptation in animals?
Emotional changes in response to the environment
Learning new behaviors to survive
Developing a new language to communicate
Structural or anatomical features that help animals survive in their environment.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a physical adaptation in animals.
Mimicry in butterflies
Hibernation in bears
Echolocation in bats
Camouflage in chameleons
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a behavioral adaptation in animals?
The color of an animal's fur
Actions or behaviors that make an animal look cute
Eating habits of an animal
Actions or behaviors that help an animal survive in its environment
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.
Migration of birds for seasonal changes
Use of camouflage by chameleons
Hibernation of bears in winter
Mating rituals of peacocks
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do physical adaptations help animals survive?
Physical adaptations help animals survive by making them more susceptible to diseases.
Physical adaptations help animals survive by making them more vulnerable to predators.
Physical adaptations help animals survive by allowing them to better withstand environmental challenges.
Physical adaptations help animals survive by making them less able to find food.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do behavioral adaptations help animals survive?
Behavioral adaptations have no impact on animal survival
Behavioral adaptations help animals survive by allowing them to find food, avoid predators, and reproduce more successfully.
Behavioral adaptations only help animals reproduce
Behavioral adaptations make animals more vulnerable to predators
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NGSS.MS-LS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name one physical adaptation that helps animals protect themselves from predators.
Camouflage
Wings
Horns
Gills
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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