Vocabulary Quiz on Survival Skills

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation?

• A bird flying south for the winter.

• A polar bear's thick fur.

• A fish swimming upstream.

• A tree losing its leaves in autumn.

What does it mean if an animal is described as agile?

• It is very strong.

• It can move quickly and easily.

• It is very large.

• It is very slow.

Why might a squirrel create a cache of acorns?

• To share with other animals.

• To have food during the winter.

• To decorate its nest.

• To attract a mate.

What does it mean when a volcano is dormant?

• It is erupting.

• It is inactive or asleep.

• It is growing larger.

• It is cooling down.

Which of the following activities is an example of foraging?

• A bird building a nest.

• A deer searching for food in the forest.

• A fish swimming in a pond.

• A cat sleeping in the sun.

What is the best way to describe a frigid environment?

• Very hot.

• Extremely cold.

• Mild and pleasant.

• Warm and humid.

Why do bears hibernate during the winter?

• To avoid predators.

• To conserve energy.

• To find more food.

• To stay warm.

How does a penguin's thick layer of fat help it survive?

• It helps it swim faster.

• It insulates it from the icy water.

• It makes it look bigger.

• It helps it find food.

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation?

• A camel's hump storing fat.

• A fish's gills for breathing underwater.

• A bird's song to attract mates.

• A tree's roots absorbing water.

What might happen to an animal that is not agile?

• It can easily escape predators.

• It might struggle to catch prey.

• It can move quickly and easily.

• It can jump high.