Predators VS Preys (Adaptations for Hunting and Protection)

Which of the following is an adaptation to help an organism escape its predator?

• Hibernating during winter

• Having large ears

• Having shells and spines

• Having closely packed feathers

The hawk moth caterpillar disguises its tail as a snake's head to frighten off predators. What adaptation is this?

• Camouflage

• Having strong senses

• Appearing bigger

• Mimicry

The Arctic fox can change the colour of its fur to blend in with the surroundings during different seasons. What adaptations is this?

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Having colourful body coverings

• Having strong senses

Which of the following are adaptations for catching prey?

• Having a sticky tongue

• Camouflaging

• Hunting in groups

• Having strong senses

• Using traps and venoms

How does the beak of this bird help it to hunt and eat its food?

• It helps it to pick up food in muddy soil

• It can tear the flesh of its prey

• It can help to scoop up fish that is in the water

Which of the following would be considered to be prey?

• an animal that has to hunt for its food

• an animal that is eaten by another animal

• an organism that makes it own food

• an organism that feeds on the blood of another animal

Based on the food web shown above, which of the following is/are herbivore(s)?

• hawk

• cricket

• frog

• shrew

• grasshopper

A food web can be broken down into several separate __________.

• food pyramid

• producers

• food chains

• consumers

Venom is an adaptation used for _____________________.

• hunting prey

• attracting mates

• hiding from predators

• warning predators

Grouping together to protect against danger is an adaptation called ___________.

• camouflaging

• appearing bigger

• herding

• hibernating