Animal Survival

What does it mean for an animal to adapt?

• To change in order to survive in its environment.

• To become larger than other animals.

• To migrate to a different habitat.

• To reproduce more quickly than others.

Why do animals live in groups?

• To increase safety from predators.

• To find food more easily.

• To establish dominance over other groups.

• To reduce competition for resources.

True or False: A turtle uses its shell to protect itself from predators.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only when threatened

What is one advantage for animals living in a group?

• There are more animals to watch out for predators.

• They can find food more easily.

• They can travel faster than solitary animals.

• They have more space to roam.

What can happen to a species that cannot adapt to changes in its environment?

• It may become extinct.

• It may thrive and grow.

• It may migrate to a different habitat.

• It may evolve into a new species.

What happens when plants and animals cannot adapt to their environment?

• Their population thrives.

• Their population migrates to a new area.

• Their population dies off.

• Their population evolves rapidly.

How do bright colors in flowers help plants?

• They provide nutrients to the soil.

• They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

• They protect the plant from diseases.

• They help the plant to grow taller.

How does a brightly colored flower help a plant?

• It helps attract animal pollinators.

• It provides shade to the plant.

• It absorbs more sunlight for photosynthesis.

• It stores water for the plant.

What is the purpose of a polar bear's white fur?

• To blend in with the snow for camouflage.

• To attract mates during the breeding season.

• To keep warm in cold temperatures.

• To signal other polar bears.

What is the role of camouflage in survival?

• It helps animals avoid detection by predators.

• It allows animals to move faster in their environment.

• It enables animals to find food more easily.

• It helps animals communicate with each other.