Adaptations and Survival Quiz

What is an adaptation?

• A characteristic that helps a living thing survive

• A type of food that animals eat

• A place where animals live

• A behavior that animals learn from humans

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What is a physical adaptation?

• An adaptation to a body part

• A change in behavior

• A type of food preference

• A way of communicating

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Blue jays use their curved feet to grip small branches. This is an example of a _________________ adaptation.

• physcial

• behavioral

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The elodea plant has flexible stems allowing it to grow well in water. This is an example of a _________________ adaptation.

• physcial

• behavioral

Some turtles have a dark color so they stay hidden in dark, muddy water. This is an example of a _____________ adaptation.

• Physcial

• Behavioral

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The scales of a flat-tailed horned lizard help it keep water inside its body. This is an example of a _________________ adaptation.

• physical

• behavioral

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Saguaro cactus flowers at night to prevent the flowers from wilting in the hot sun. This is an example of a _______________ adaptation.

• Physical

• Behavioral

Arctic Hares sit still with their ears tucked in when they sense danger. This is an example of a __________________ adaptation.

• Physcial

• Behavioral

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Emperor penguins have a thick layer of fat to help keep them warm. This is an example of a ___________________ adaptation.

• Physical

• Behavioral

Emperor Penguins huddle together to keep warm. This is an example of a _______________ adaptation.

• physcial

• behavioral