Structure and Function Quiz

Give an example of a physical adaptation.

• Camouflage in chameleons.

• Hibernation in bears.

• Migration in birds.

• Photosynthesis in plants.

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• A change in behavior that helps an organism survive.

• A physical change in an organism's body structure.

• A genetic mutation that occurs over generations.

• A learned behavior that is not instinctual.

How do webbed feet help animals?

• They can swim faster.

• They can run longer distances.

• They can fly higher.

• They can dig better.

What is the significance of a sharp beak in birds of prey?

• It helps them catch and eat their prey.

• It allows them to sing more melodiously.

• It aids in building nests more efficiently.

• It helps them to fly faster.

Why do Canadian geese migrate?

• To find food.

• To escape predators.

• To find a mate.

• To avoid cold weather.

What is the purpose of a hawk's sharp, hooked beak?

• For tearing meat.

• For cracking nuts.

• For digging in the ground.

• For catching fish.

What is the difference between physical and behavioral adaptations?

• Physical adaptations are body features, while behavioral adaptations are actions taken by organisms.

• Physical adaptations are learned behaviors, while behavioral adaptations are inherited traits.

• Physical adaptations are temporary changes, while behavioral adaptations are permanent changes.

• Physical adaptations are actions taken by organisms, while behavioral adaptations are body features.

What is camouflage?

• A method of communication among animals.

• A physical adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their environment.

• A type of habitat where animals live.

• A technique used by predators to hunt their prey.

What is an adaptation?

• A special feature that helps animals survive.

• A type of food that animals eat.

• A place where animals live.

• A method of communication among animals.

How do adaptations vary among different species?

• Different species adapt to their unique environments and challenges.

• All species adapt in the same way regardless of their environment.

• Adaptations are only found in mammals and birds.

• Species do not adapt; they remain the same over time.