Echidna/Platypus Vocab Quiz

Which of the following words is an adjective?

• Run

• Unique

• Quickly

• Happiness

What is an example of something unique?

• A field of identical red flowers

• A field of red flowers with one yellow flower

• A field of yellow flowers

• A field of mixed red and yellow flowers

What are monotremes?

• Animals that are reptiles but lay eggs

• Animals that are birds but lay eggs

• Animals that are mammals but lay eggs

• Animals that are fish but lay eggs

Why are adaptations important for plants and animals?

• They help them find food

• They make them look more attractive

• They help them survive in their environment

• They allow them to travel faster

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation?

• A cactus storing water

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A fish swimming upstream

• A chameleon changing color

How do adaptations help animals in the wild?

• By making them stronger

• By helping them find more friends

• By allowing them to better fit their environment

• By making them faster

What might happen to a plant or animal without adaptations?

• It will become a different species

• It may struggle to survive

• It will grow larger

• It will become invisible

What is the main purpose of adaptations in nature?

• To make animals look more colorful

• To help organisms survive and thrive

• To allow plants to grow faster

• To make animals more intelligent

What does the word "burrow" mean?

• Fly in the sky

• Swim in water

• Dig a hole

• Climb a tree

What does the word "sense" relate to?

• Sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell

• Running, jumping, swimming, or flying

• Reading, writing, speaking, or listening

• Eating, drinking, sleeping, or walking