Animal Adaptations

Why do some animals have patterns that blend in with their surroundings?

• To make it easier for them to find food

• To protect themselves from predators

• To keep themselves warm

• To attract mates

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What is the main reason animals hibernate?

• To find food more easily

• To reproduce

• To conserve energy during colder months when food is scarce

• To escape predators

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Which of the following is an example of migration?

• A bear sleeping through the winter

• A rabbit's fur turning white in the winter

• Geese flying south for the winter

• A chameleon changing its color

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Why do chameleons change color?

• To regulate their body temperature

• To express their mood

• To camouflage themselves from predators and catch prey

• To attract mates

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What is the purpose of migration in animals?

• To find more food

• To find better weather conditions

• Both A and B

• To escape from predators

Which animal is known for hibernating?

• Lion

• Elephant

• Bear

• Giraffe

How does camouflage help prey animals?

• It helps them run faster

• It makes them look bigger

• It helps them blend in with their environment to avoid predators

• It keeps them warm

What triggers birds to start their migration? (check all that apply)

• Hunger

• Changes in daylight length

• Temperature changes

• Too much food and water

Why do some animals only come out at night? (check all that apply)

• To avoid the heat of the day

• To hide from predators

• To find food more easily

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What is an adaptation?

• A temporary change in behavior

• A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment

• A skill that animals learn from their parents

• A change in the weather

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