Animal Adaptations Quiz

What is an adaptation?

• A type of food

• A feature that helps animals survive

• A place where animals live

• A kind of animal

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

• A bird's migration

• A fish's gills

• A bear's thick fur

• A lizard's camouflage

What do physiological adaptations involve?

• Changes in behavior

• Changes in body parts

• Metabolic changes

• Changes in habitat

What helps giraffes reach high leaves?

• Their long necks

• Their sharp claws

• Their large feet

• Their strong muscles

How can hummingbirds drink nectar?

• With their long beak and tongue

• By flying in circles

• By using their claws

• By swimming

What is the reason camels are good for desert environments?

• They can store water for long periods

• They have thick fur to keep warm

• They can run very fast

• They eat only cacti

What special ability do eagles have?

• They can see very clearly and far

• They can swim underwater

• They can jump high

• They can run fast

How do elephants cool down?

• By drinking water

• By using their large ears

• By hiding in the shade

• By swimming

What adaptation allows polar bears to stay warm in icy conditions?

• Layer of fur

• Webbed feet

• Short ears

• Long claws

What keeps emperor penguins warm?

• Thick feathers

• Long necks

• Sharp claws

• Big eyes