Adaptations Quiz Review

What is the main difference between physical and behavioral adaptations?

• a. Physical adaptations involve body structures while behavioral adaptations involve actions
• b. Physical adaptations can be learned while behavioral adaptations cannot
• c. Behavioral adaptations are passed down genetically while physical ones are not
• d. Physical adaptations only occur in mammals

Which of these is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• a. A thick fur coat
• b. Migration during winter
• c. Sharp claws
• d. Webbed feet

What type of physical adaptation helps a penguin survive in cold waters?

• a. Thin feathers
• b. Sharp teeth
• c. Blubber layer
• d. Long legs

What is an example of a feeding adaptation in birds?

• a. Wing shape
• b. Tail length
• c. Foot structure
• d. Beak shape

Which adaptation helps desert animals conserve water?

• a. Sweating frequently
• b. Having moist skin
• c. Being active during day
• d. Being active at night

What is an instinct?

• a. A learned behavior from watching others
• b. A behavior taught by parents
• c. A natural behavior present at birth
• d. A skill developed through practice

Which is an example of a locomotive adaptation?

• a. Strong leg muscles in kangaroos
• b. Camouflage coloring
• c. Sharp teeth
• d. Thick fur

What type of adaptation is hibernation?

• a. Locomotive
• b. Behavioral
• c. Physical
• d. Feeding

Which defense adaptation involves chemical protection?

• a. Running away
• b. Playing dead
• c. Skunk spray
• d. Sharp claws

What is an example of a body covering adaptation?

• a. Migration patterns
• b. Scales on fish
• c. Hunting strategies
• d. Nesting behaviors