Adaptations Quiz

Coloring or another physical characteristic that help an organism blend in with its environment

• mimicry

• camouflage

• hibernation

• migration

What is an adaptation?

• A change in an organism's environment

• A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

• A type of food an organism eats

• A behavior that an organism learns

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

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Camouflage

• Learning to hunt

Why do some animals hibernate during the winter?

• To escape predators

• To find more food

• To conserve energy

• To migrate to warmer areas

What is the purpose of a giraffe's long neck?

• To help it run faster

• To reach high leaves on trees

• To attract mates

• To store water

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation?

• Thick fur

• Sharp claws

• Building nests

• Webbed feet

How do cacti adapt to their desert environment?

• By having large leaves

• By storing water in their stems

• By growing tall quickly

• By having shallow roots

What is mimicry?

• When an animal changes color to blend in

• When an animal copies the appearance of another species

• When an animal migrates to a new area

• When an animal hibernates

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

• Birds flying south for the winter

• Fish developing gills to breathe underwater

• Bears growing thick fur

• Insects laying eggs

Why do some plants have thorns?

• To help them climb

• To store water

• To protect themselves from herbivores

• To attract pollinators